Babaji Jena v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought quashing of FIR alleging mala fides under Section 482 CrPC. Court declined to quash as cognizable offence disclosed. Directed Jena to surrender with 10-day notice for joint bail hearing; disposal contingent on surrender and notice.
What did the court decide?
FIR not quashed; direction issued for bail hearing on date of surrender with proper notice.