Japani Mohapatra v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail application ABLAPL No. 125 of 2024, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, decided 02.02.2024 by Justice Sashikanta Mishra. Petitioner Japani Mohapatra (husband of informant); Opp. Party: State of Odisha. Apprehended arrest in Jodapadar P.S. Case No.239 of 2023 / G.R. Case No.444 of 2023 (J.M.F.C., Kanas) for offences under Sections 323/34/354A/498-A/506 IPC and Section 4 DP Act. Bail refused — allegations general, unspecific, domestic dispute; disposed with liberty to surrender within two weeks and obtain regular bail from the Court below. Advocate: S.N. Mishra; Addl. Standing Counsel for State. Keywords: anticipatory bail, domestic dispute, IPC 498-A, DP Act Section 4, surrender, conditional release.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail refused; petitioner granted liberty to surrender before the Court below within two weeks of receipt of the certified copy of the order and to apply for regular bail, upon which he shall be released on bail on terms and conditions fixed by the Court below.