Nilua@Nilendra Kumar Swain v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, Cuttack — CRLA No.192 of 2026, G. Satapathy, J., oral order dated 23.04.2026 — refusal of bail in appeal under Section 14-A(2) SC/ST (PoA) Act — offences under Ss.302/34/341/294 IPC and Sec.3(1)(r)/3(2)(v)(va) SC/ST (PoA) Act — allegation of facilitating co-accused to stab deceased Liku to death — Salepur P.S. Case No.157 of 2023 / C.T. Case No.119 of 2023 — PWs.1 to 16 examined, evidence of PWs.1 & 2 weighed — prayer for bail rejected, appeal dismissed.
What did the court decide?
Considering the nature and gravity of the offences alleged against the appellant, the accusations sought to be brought against him, the materials on record and the evidence of witnesses so far examined (more particularly PWs.1 & 2), the Court did not consider it proper to grant bail to the appellant. ¶14