Gunanidhi Behera v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought anticipatory bail. Due to the gravity of the alleged offences under IPC 379 and Orissa Minor Minerals Concession Rules 51, the court denied anticipatory bail. Instead, the direction was issued that if the petitioner surrenders and moves for bail within three weeks, he shall be granted bail subject to specific conditions and verification of criminal antecedents.
What did the court decide?
No anticipatory bail granted. Direction to surrender and move for bail within three weeks for potential grant of bail subject to conditions and antecedent verification.