Tapan Kumar Behera v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Pre-arrest bail (ABLAPL) before High Court of Orissa, Justice V. Narasingh, disposed on 15.12.2025 after successful mediation; Petitioner Tapan Kumar Behera directed to surrender within three weeks and move for bail, to be released by the Court in seisin on just terms; underlying case G.R. No.1385 of 2024, J.M.F.C. Chhendipada, arising out of Nisa P.S. Case No.380 of 2024, Sections 417/420 IPC; liberty reserved to parties to seek redressal on breach of mediation terms.
What did the court decide?
Conditional relief: Petitioner directed to surrender within three weeks and move for bail, whereupon the learned Court in seisin shall release him on bail on such terms as deemed just and proper; mediation report taken on record as part of the order. ¶21