Debasis Barik @ Debu v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, BLAPL No.11967 of 2024, order dated 03.12.2024 by Justice G. Satapathy; rejection of S.439 CrPC bail application in chain-snatching case (Sections 392/34 IPC), Nayapalli P.S. Case No. 390 of 2023 / C.T. Case No.836 of 2023; denial based on gravity of allegation and criminal proclivity; Petitioner No.1 wanted in 36 criminal cases, Petitioner No.2 involved in 49 other cases; no counsel appeared for Petitioners.
What did the court decide?
Taking into account the nature and gravity of the allegation raised against the Petitioners, as well as their criminal proclivity, the Court did not consider it proper to grant bail to the Petitioners at this stage. ¶19