Sarat Behera v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Pre-arrest/anticipatory bail application refused by High Court of Orissa (V. Narasingh, J.) on 21.04.2025 in ABLAPL No. 2233 of 2025, Sarat Behera v. State of Odisha, citing the petitioner's criminal proclivity. Underlying case: G.R. Case No.147 of 2024 / Colliery P.S. Case No.52 of 2024 before J.M.F.C., (Cog. Taking), Talcher; offences under Sections 120-B/34/379/411 IPC and Section 12 of the Odisha Minerals (Prevention of Theft, Smuggling and Other Unlawful Activities) Act. Directions: surrender within one month; bail on merits in first hour; liberty to approach higher forum in second hour same day; same-day disposal endeavoured; case diary to be made available; ground of parity may be considered below.
What did the court decide?
No anticipatory bail granted. Directions issued: Petitioner to surrender before learned J.M.F.C., (Cog. Taking), Talcher within one month; bail motion to be considered on merits in the first hour of the day; liberty to move the higher forum in the second hour on the same day if rejected, with endeavour for same-day disposal and case diary/case record made available; ground of parity, if any, may be considered by the court(s) below.