Jitun @ Jitanu Parida v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application refused (not entertained) — BLAPL No. 1756 of 2026, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, Justice V. Narasingh, order dated 21.04.2026. Accused: Jitun @ Jitanu Parida; Siba Prasad Pathi @ Pati (counsel L. Achari); State of Odisha represented by AGA M. R. Mohanty. Underlying case: G.R. Case No.817 of 2025, JMFC Sorada, Ganjam, arising out of Sorada P.S. Case No.412 of 2025; offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023; alleged fatal assault on Shishir/Sisira Muni on 09.10.2025 at village Gochha. Earlier bail rejection under Section 483 BNSS by Additional Sessions Judge, Bhanjanagar, Ganjam dated 22.01.2026. Ground for refusal: statement of eye-witness Iswara Nayak (C.W.14) and others. Direction to expedite trial. No precedent cases cited.
What did the court decide?
Considering the statement of eye-witness Iswara Nayak (C.W.14) and others, the Court was not inclined to entertain the bail application of the Petitioners.