Pama @ Pramod Palai v. State of Odisha
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Bail refused (third attempt before this Court) — Pama @ Pramod Palai v. State of Odisha, BLAPL No.7703 of 2024, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, Justice V. Narasingh, 28.08.2024. Accused in S.T. Case No.22 of 2021 / Aul P.S. Case No.88 of 2020, offences under Sections 302/307/323/341/354/506/34 IPC, trial pending before Addl. Sessions Judge, Kendrapara. Prior refusals: 11.12.2023 (BLAPL No.10332 of 2023, this Court) and 31.01.2024 (bail U/s.439 Cr.P.C., Addl. Sessions Judge, Kendrapara). Grounds advanced: procrastination of trial; Court's basis for refusal: progress in trial (35 of 39 witnesses examined) and nature of evidence qua the Petitioner. Ancillary directions: trial court to expedite trial; State counsel to ensure witnesses' presence. Outcome: BLAPL disposed of, bail not granted. Keywords: BLAPL, bail application, S.439 Cr.P.C., IPC 302/307/323/341/354/506/34, procrastination of trial, expedite trial, witnesses examined, Kendrapara, Aul P.S.