Manmath Kumar Swain v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Orissa refused to entertain an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. because no FIR had been registered and there was no apprehension of arrest. The petitioners were directed to seek appropriate remedy post-FIR registration. The ABLAPL was disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. not entertained; petitioners at liberty to seek remedy after FIR registration.