Jiban Krushna Karan v. State of Odisha
Criminal Miscellaneous – Non-bailable warrant of arrest
Case brief
What is this about?
CRLMC No.27 of 2026, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, decided 07.01.2026 by Aditya Kumar Mohapatra, J. — Jiban Krushna Karan v. State Of Odisha. Keywords: non-bailable warrant; NBW of arrest; set aside; counsel's laches; communication gap with lawyer; another opportunity; cost Rs.1,000; Advocates' Welfare Fund; Local Bar Association; Special Judge (SC/ST) Balasore; Special Case No.38/81 of 2022; appearance on each date; coercive steps; CRLMC disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Order dated 18.11.2024 (NBW of arrest) passed by the learned Special Judge (SC/ST), Balasore in Special Case No.38/81 of 2022 set aside, subject to payment of cost of Rs.1,000/- to the Advocates' Welfare Fund of the Local Bar Association within fifteen days; Petitioner to appear before the trial court within two weeks and on every date, failing which coercive steps may be taken.