Manas Champati @ Manas Champatiray v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Orissa disposed of an application for anticipatory bail. While not inclined to grant anticipatory bail at this stage, the court observed that if the petitioner surrenders, the bail application will be considered on merits, especially considering the release of similarly situated co-accused.
What did the court decide?
The prayer for anticipatory bail was rejected; the matter is kept open for future consideration upon surrender.