Prahallad Kumar Sahu v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner apprehending arrest in a snatching case under Section 393 IPC filed an anticipatory bail application. The High Court, though not inclined to grant anticipatory bail, granted liberty to surrender and apply for bail in the lower court for disposal on the same day, with permission to approach the higher forum immediately if rejected.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to surrender before the lower court and apply for bail on the same day; permission to approach higher forum immediately if rejected.