This Court declined to reconsider the prayer for bail for the petitioner accused of murder, holding that the materials against him and his role did not warrant reconsideration at this stage, though the Trial Court was directed to expedite the trial.
Application for reconsideration of bail dismissed. Trial Court directed to expedite trial.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL NO.1484 OF 2021
Tilottama Das Pradhan …. Petitioner
Mr. Pravash Chandra Jena, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr. Tapas Ku. Praharaj, SC
CORAM:
MR. JUSTICE D.DASH
ORDER 10.08.2021
Order No.
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expected so soon. In view of all these above, when there remains no scope on the part of the Petitioner, a house wife aged about 40 years to flee from justice and tamper the evidence; he urges for reconsider the prayer for grant of bail to the Petitioner.
(D. Dash), Judge.
Narayan
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the prayer for reconsideration of bail due to prolonged custody and delay in trial should be allowed.
Whether the delay in trial is attributable to the prosecution considering the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Tilottama Das Pradhan
State of Odisha
D. Dash
As recorded by the court registry
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