Muna Naik v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, Cuttack; BLAPL No.5947 of 2023; petitioner Muna Naik (counsel Mr. B.K. Behera-1) versus State of Odisha (Mrs. S.R. Sahoo, ASC); bail application dismissed for non-prosecution on 07.02.2024 by Justice G. Satapathy after petitioner's absence on 07.02.2024, 05.02.2024 and 19.12.2023 despite a last chance.
What did the court decide?
The petitioner's continued non-appearance, including failure to avail the last chance granted, presupposes that the petitioner is not interested to prosecute the matter. ¶17