Ashok Barik v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Ashok Barik v. State of Odisha, BLAPL No.9053 of 2025, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, decided 22.09.2025 by Justice S.K. Sahoo. Bail application under section 483 BNSS in Khallikote P.S. Case No.667 of 2025 / G.R. Case No.1808 of 2025 (J.M.F.C., Khallikote) for offence under section 52(a) Odisha Excise Act; earlier bail rejection by Addl. Sessions Judge, Khallikote dated 21.08.2025. Bail allowed: judicial custody since 12.08.2025, substantial investigative progress, offence triable by Magistrate; bail bond Rs.20,000/- with two local solvent sureties; conditions against criminal activity and for appearance at trial; violation entails cancellation. Advocates: Biswajit Mohanty (petitioner); Aurovinda Mohanty, Addl. Standing Counsel (State).
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail in Khallikote P.S. Case No.667 of 2025 / G.R. Case No.1808 of 2025 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/- with two local solvent sureties for the like amount, subject to further conditions as the court below may deem just and proper, including abstention from criminal activities and appearance on each trial date.