Case brief
What is this about?
Bibekananda Bal v. State of Odisha, ABLAPL No.2719 of 2026, I.A. No.665 of 2026, High Court of Orissa, order dated 29.04.2026, Sibo Sankar Mishra, J. — modification of order dated 22.04.2026 rejecting anticipatory bail; direction to surrender before the trial Court converted into leave open to surrender and move for regular bail; same-day consideration of regular bail application on merits; parity ground available as principal accused stated to be enlarged on bail. Counsel: Jayadeba Behera for petitioner; Suvalaxmi Devi, ASC for State.
What did the court decide?
Modification of the order dated 22.04.2026 granted: surrender before the trial Court left open to the petitioner; regular bail application, if filed on surrender, to be considered on its merits on the same day; liberty to urge all grounds including parity. I.A. No.665 of 2026 disposed of.