THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SIBO SANKAR MISHRA
Sudhansu Sekhar Behera – Appellant
Versus
State of Orissa – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of case and parties involved. (Para 1 , 4) |
| 2. allegations and evidence against the accused. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. defense arguments regarding prosecution without sanction. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's assessment of evidence and conviction. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. final judgment and consequence for the accused. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
JUDGMENT :
Since both the appeals are arising out of a common impugned judgment, therefore, the same were analogously heard and judgment was reserved.
2. The present appeals are pending since 08.05.2000 and 11.05.2000 respectively. When the matter was taken up for hearing on 15.07.2025, none had appeared on behalf of the appellants. Therefore, this Court requested Mr. Janmejaya Katakia, learned counsel, who is present in Court to assist the Court as Amicus Curiae. He has readily accepted the same and after obtaining entire record assisted the Court very effectively. This Court records appreciation for the meaningful assistance rendered by Mr. Katakia.
4. It is relevant to mention that during pendency of the present appeal, the appellant No.2 in CRA No.110 of 2000, namely, Narahari Mohanta has expired on 05.08.2008. Therefore, CRA No.110 of 2000 qua
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