Pravat Mallik v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
In a miscellaneous criminal petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, the petitioner prayed for quashing of proceedings on grounds of lack of evidence. The Court observed the petitioner had absconded, split trial proceedings, and refused to interfere at this stage, advising surrender for bail.
What did the court decide?
Petition dismissed; petitioner advised to surrender and apply for bail.