The High Court at Cuttack granted pre-arrest bail to the petitioners in the Kuakhia P.S. Case pending investigation, finding that their release would not hinder free and fair inquiry and they showed willingness to cooperate.
Directs arrest officer to release petitioners on bail upon arrest, subject to specific conditions.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.9996 of 2021
Khirod Malik & others
Petitioners
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
CORAM:
THE JUSTICE S.PUJAHARI
Order No.
ORDER 04.10.2021
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the investigation and they have no chance of absconding and/or tampering with the prosecution evidence, if released on prearrest bail.
(S. Pujahari) Judge
PKS
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioners are entitled to release on pre-arrest bail given the nature of allegations.
Whether conditions would ensure no hindrance to investigation in the Kuakhia P.S. Case.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Khirod Malik & others
State of Odisha
S. Pujahari
As recorded by the court registry
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