Kailash Panda v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court declined pre-arrest bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. due to the gravity of offences, but directed that surrendering within four weeks would entitle the petitioners to regular bail, subject to antecedent verification and injury reports. The application was disposed of accordingly.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail refused; petitioners directed to surrender within four weeks to seek regular bail subject to conditions.