Umakant Swain v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court refused anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. due to the 164 Cr.P.C. statement and gravity of the POCSO and IPC charges. However, liberty was granted to surrender and apply for bail below within four weeks, considering parity with a released co-accused.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to surrender and move for bail in the Court below within four weeks if co-accused released on bail.