The High Court of Orissa allowed bail to the petitioner, Gurung Majhi, in a case concerning the death of his wife due to assault, citing the accused's custody duration and witness situation.
Petitioner released on bail with a bond of Rs. 40,000 and one solvent surety, subject to conditions.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.6422 of 2021
Gurung Majhi …. Petitioner Mr. Mohendra Kumar Mohapatra, Advocate
…. Petitioner
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Parties
Mr. Karunakar Gaya, ASC
CORAM:
MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER
Order No.
01.11.2021
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regard to a witness, namely, Mami Majhi, it is confirmed that parties had a quarrel prior to the assault and considering the above circumstances, the accused, who is in custody since 19.04.2018, should be enlarged on bail.
9. The BLAPL is disposed of.
(R.K. Pattanaik) Judge
TUDU
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be granted bail in a case involving death by assault pending for over three years.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Gurung Majhi
State of Odisha
R.K. Pattanaik
As recorded by the court registry
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