Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack
Order Date: 18 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Rajesh Pradhan (also known as Rajesh Kumar Pradhan), represented by Advocate K.K. Patel.
- Opposite parties: State of Orissa & Another.
- Matter: CRLMC No. 3276 of 2026 (CNR No. ODHC010668662026) linked to G.R. No.35 of 2005 arising out of Raikia Police Station Case No.13 of 2005, pending before the learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, G. Udayagiri.
- The petitioner was granted bail on 16 April 2005 but failed to appear before the lower court on 6 April 2022, leading to issuance of a non‑appearance warrant (NBW).
Order Details
- The High Court, after hearing, set aside the order dated 6 April 2022 passed by the J.M.F.C, G. Udayagiri, subject to the petitioner appearing or surrendering before the lower court on or before 30 September 2026.
- The petitioner is directed to deposit Rs 1,000 as cost with the Advocate’s Welfare Fund, High Court Bar Association, Cuttack.
- The CRLMC application is disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The NBW is nullified provided the petitioner complies with the appearance deadline and cost payment; otherwise, further legal consequences may follow.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Bail, Court Order