Sanjukta Jena v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
In an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for offences under IPC, the court did not grant unconditional bail but directed the petitioner to surrender before the JMFC within four weeks for release on bail, conditioned against harassment of the informant.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner granted anticipatory bail on condition of surrender before JMFC within four weeks for actual bail, subject to conditions of non-harassment and cooperation with investigation.