Tukuna Mallik@Kamadev Mallik v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Searchable elements: anticipatory bail application (ABLAPL) refused; High Court of Orissa, Cuttack; Justice Sashikanta Mishra; order dated 07.5.2024; offence under Section 408 of I.P.C.; Town P.S. Case No. 348 of 2023; G.R. Case No. 760 of 2023; S.D.J.M., Dhenkanal; petitioner Tukuna Mallik @ Kamadev, driver of informant; asbestos consignment worth Rs.1.5 lakhs from Dhenkanal to Phulbani; truck diverted and later found at bypass square, Dhenkanal with load missing; counsel K. Pradhan for petitioner; State counsel prima facie proof argument; custodial interrogation not required by investigating agency; surrender within two weeks; regular bail to be sought; cash security of Rs.50,000/- in short-term fixed deposit with Nationalized Bank pledged to the Court; deposit without prejudice; ABLAPL disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail not granted; Petitioner granted liberty to surrender before the Court below within two weeks and move for bail, with release on bail subject to conditions including cash security of Rs.50,000/- in a short-term fixed deposit pledged to the Court.