Sangram Swain v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioners accused in a murder case sought bail after the trial court rejected their Section 439 Cr.P.C. application. Noting that examined witnesses had not supported the prosecution, the High Court declined to entertain the bail plea without the trial court considering that evidence and allowed renewal before it.
What did the court decide?
No bail granted; liberty to renew bail prayer before the trial court on the basis of new trial evidence.