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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
Prasanna Swain – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. apprehension of arrest in ongoing case (Para 2 , 4) |
| 2. arguments on limitations of anticipatory bail (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. conditions of anticipatory bail under cr.p.c. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. consequences of addition of graver offences (Para 9 , 10 , 12) |
| 5. continuance of anticipatory bail after addition of offences (Para 11 , 14 , 15) |
| 6. decision on bail application considering new evidence (Para 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT :
This anticipatory bail application involves the following question of law - what is the effect of subsequent addition of graver offences in a case against a person who has been granted anticipatory bail earlier.
3. Considering the importance of the question of law involved, this Court requested Mr. Devashis Panda, a leading lawyer of the State, to assist it as amicus curiae. Mr. Panda, being assisted by Mr. P.K.Mishra, learned counsel for the petitioner was heard extensively by this Court. This Court also heard Mr. S.K.Mishra, learned Additional Standing counsel for the State.
5. Learned amicus curae Mr. Panda would argue that it is no longer res integra that the protection granted under Section 438 of Cr.P.C. should not be limited to a fixed period and no restriction as
Anticipatory bail remains effective despite the addition of graver offences, unless explicitly cancelled by the court or an arrest order is issued.
(1) Anticipatory bail – Once anticipatory bail is granted, it ordinarily continues without fixed expiry – Filing of charge-sheet, taking of cognizance, or issuance of summons does not terminate prote....
Anticipatory bail applications are maintainable even if the petitioner is already in custody for another case, affirming the protection of personal liberty under Article 21.
Anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy, granted sparingly in serious cases, and requires compliance with court conditions; failure to do so can lead to rejection of bail applications.
The court emphasized the right of an accused to apply for bail for newly added cognizable and non-bailable offences and the investigating agency's requirement to obtain an order from the court before....
Anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC is an extraordinary remedy, granted only in exceptional circumstances, particularly when the applicant is not a proclaimed offender.
Court mandated that cancellation of bail requires due process, and an accused can seek bail for newly added charges without prior cancellation.
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