Sudhiranjan Majhi @ Shikun v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner, an accused in a murder/dacoity case, filed a bail application aggrieved by the rejection of his bail plea by the Sessions Court. The High Court held that since the trial has commenced and the nature of allegations is serious, it would not entertain the bail application. The writ petition was disposed of without adjudication on merits.
What did the court decide?
The bail application and writ petition were disposed of; trial to be expedited.