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In a landmark decision blending justice with social reform, the Orissa High Court has granted conditional bail to an accused who had allegedly filed a false case against another individual.As part of the bail conditions, the accused must engage in community service, including cleaning hospital premises and planting trees-a move that highlights the judiciary's increasing emphasis on rehabilitation and social accountability.

The bail was granted by a division bench comprising Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi and Justice B.R. Das, who were hearing a regular bail application.The bench observed that false litigation not only burdens the ...