In a murder case (IPC Sec 302), the High Court, noting co-accused's bail and lack of eye-witnesses, directed release on interim bail for two months instead of regular bail.
Interim bail granted for two months; surrender required after expiry.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 6897 of 2023
Munilal Sharma
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Petitioner
Mr. S. Satapathy, Adv.
State of Odisha
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Opp.Party
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER
28.11.2023
Order No. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 03.
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petitioner on interim bail for a period of two months from the date of his actual release on such terms and conditions as he may deem fit and proper to impose.
( Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
A.K. Rana
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: AJAYA KUMAR RANA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 30-Nov-2023 11:54:56
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, already in custody, should be granted interim bail in a murder case where co-accused is on bail.
Assessing reliance on confessional statement absence of eye-witnesses and seized articles in bail application.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Munilal Sharma
State of Odisha
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
As recorded by the court registry
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