The High Court rejected the bail application filed by Santosh Jena under Sec.439 Cr.P.C. in an accused involved under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 302. The court dismissed the BLAPL based on a consideration of witness and eye-witness statements.
Prayer for bail is rejected and the BLAPL is dismissed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.11391 of 2021
Santosh Jena
…. Petitioner Mr.P.K. Biswal, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Pattanaik, A.G.A.
CORAM:
JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER 28.01.2022
Order No.
Page 1 of 2
( B.P. Routray)
Judge
B.K. Barik
Page 2 of 2
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to be released on bail under Sec.439 Cr.P.C. considering the nature of the charges and witness statements.
Whether an under-trial prisoner can be granted bail in offences involving grievous hurt and attempted murder.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Santosh Jena
State of Odisha
B. P. Routray
As recorded by the court registry
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