Mahabir Prasad Sahoo v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
ABLAPL No.4889 of 2026, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, V. Narasingh J., order dated 04.05.2026. Anticipatory bail application of Mahabir Prasad Sahoo and Anasuya Sahoo disposed of because Section 35(3) BNSS notice had been issued by the Investigating Agency and there was no imminent threat of arrest. Underlying case: G.R. Case No.532 of 2026, J.M.F.C.-II, Cuttack, arising out of Barang P.S. Case No.155 of 2026, offences under Sections 115(2), 296, 351(2), 85, 3(5) BNS 2023 read with Section 4 D.P. Act. Petitioners' counsel: P. R. Chhatoi; State counsel: A. K. Pati, ASC. No bail granted or refused on merits; no costs or amounts.
What did the court decide?
Since the Investigating Agency has resorted to the provision under Section 35(3) of BNSS and there is no imminent threat of arrest, the anticipatory bail application is disposed of without being considered on merits.