SC Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Odisha BJP Leader In Police Assault Case

The Supreme Court denied pre-arrest bail to Odisha BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra, accused of slapping a female police officer during a 2022 protest. The Court emphasized that leaders must set an example for public behavior. Mishra claimed the charges were politically motivated, but the Court stated the allegations required a professional investigation and could be prejudiced by anticipatory bail.