Budha Behera @ Pabitra Behera v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Orissa at Cuttack refused to grant pre-arrest bail to the petitioner under Section 438 Cr.P.C., considering the nature and gravity of the allegations. However, the court permitted the petitioner to surrender within four weeks and seek regular bail from the trial court, subject to verification of criminal antecedents.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail denied. Permission granted to surrender and seek regular bail subject to conditions.