Kanaka Rekha Naik vs Manoj Kumar Pradhan & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's bail order for Manoj Kumar Pradhan, convicted under Sections 147 and 326 read with Section 149 IPC, sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment. The Court emphasized that the trial court's findings established the respondent's involvement in a violent unlawful assembly that resulted in grievous hurt and death of the victim. The Court held that the gravity of the crime and the public role of the convict necessitated a stringent approach to bail, ultimately setting aside the High Court's order and denying bail.