Bail application under Section 439 CrPC for a petitioner accused of uxoricide in a pending sessions trial was rejected after considering the gravity of the offence and trial evidence; the court directed expedition of the trial.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.3901 of 2023
Pradeep Khadia
Petitioner
Mr. A. Dash, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
… Opposite Party
Mrs. S.R. Sahoo, ASC
CORAM:
JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
ORDER(ORAL) 08.02.2024
Order No.
06.
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the accusations sought to be brought against him and on going through the materials placed on record including the evidence of P.Ws. 1 to 9 and taking into account the other circumstance on record in entirety, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. In view of the request of the learned counsel for the petitioner, trial be expedited, if there is no legal impediment.
per Rules.
(G. Satapathy)
Judge
S. Sasmal
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL Designation: Jr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 09-Feb-2024 13:00:36
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner charged under Sections 498-A/302 IPC for alleged uxoricide should be granted bail under Section 439 CrPC.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Pradeep Khadia
State of Odisha
G. Satapathy
As recorded by the court registry
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