Kamal Lochan Pujari v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
In a Section 438 Cr.P.C. application, the High Court in hybrid mode observed that considering the gravity of the offenses punishable under the IPC and Excise Act, anticipatory bail would not be granted. However, conditional bail was granted if petitioners surrendered to the trial court within four weeks, subject to restrictions on criminal antecedents and significant offense nature.
What did the court decide?
Conditional anticipatory bail granted subject to surrender within four weeks before the trial court, verification of criminal antecedents, no repeat offenses, and deposit of Rs. 3,000 security.