Bail application filed by petitioners accused of murder under Sections 302/34 IPC is dismissed. The Court finds a strong prima facie case and is not persuaded to deviate from its earlier view, rejecting the claim that eye-witness evidence contains contradictions.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 2387 of 2024
Jitu @ Jitendra Sahu & Anr
.… Petitionersd
Ms. A. Mishra, Adv.
State of Odisha
.… Opp. Party Mr. S.Mishra, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER 20.05.2024
Order No.
10.
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(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
A.K. Rana
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: AJAYA KUMAR RANA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, C UTT ACK Date: 20-May-2024 19:00:38
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether to allow bail to petitioners accused of murder under Sections 302/34 IPC in successive bail application.
Whether contradictions in evidence of sole eye-witness are sufficient grounds for bail at this stage.
Whether changed circumstances regarding eye-witness examination justify granting bail.
Jitu @ Jitendra Sahu & Anr
State of Odisha
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
As recorded by the court registry
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