The High Court of Orissa granted bail to Papu Nayak, an accused in a murder case, considering the acquittal of co-accused, his long detention period, and residence status, despite his alleged absconding.
Petitioner released on bail on terms to be fixed by the trial court.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.2852 of 2020
Papu @ Pravat Nayak
Petitioner
Mr. Debasnan Das, Advocate
-versus-
….
State of Odisha Opposite Party
Mr.M.K.Mohanty,
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER
16.11.2021.
Order No.
15. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
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Session for the alleged commission of offence under Section 302/34 of I.P.C. read with Section 9(b) of the Indian Explosive Act.
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(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be granted bail considering his co-accused have been acquitted or released and his long period of detention?
Whether to grant bail to an accused who has absconded for a long period in a murder case?
Papu @ Pravat Nayak
State of Odisha
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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