State v. Debendra Nath Lenka
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed the bail appeal filed by the State of Odisha due to an unexplained inordinate delay of 693 days. Consequently, the pending condonation application was also rejected.
What did the court decide?
Dismissal of the condonation application and the bail appeal pending.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.A. No.213 of 2011
…. State of Odisha Appellant Mr. P.K. Muduli, AGA -versus- Debendra Nath Lenka and …. Respondents another
CORAM: THE CHIEF JUSTICE
JUSTICE R.K.PATTANAIK
ORDER
Order No.
27.04.2022
Misc. Case No.709 of 2011 and W.A. No.213 of 2011
- There is an inordinate delay of 693 days in filing the writ appeal. The delay is not properly explained.
- Accordingly, the Misc. Case for condonation of delay is dismissed. Consequently, the writ appeal is dismissed. (Dr. S. Muralidhar) Chief Justice (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether inordinate delay without explanation warrants dismissal of the bail appeal.
Whether condonation of delay is permitted when the delay is 693 days and unexplained.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
State of Odisha
- respondent
Debendra Nath Lenka
Coram
Chief Justice R.K. Pattanaik
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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