Orissa High Court grants conditional permission to ‘Sarathi Baba’ to visit Barimula in Kendrapara

Orissa High Court on Wednesday conditionally allowed Santosh Raul, also known as Sarathi Baba, to visit Barimula village in Kendrapara to see his ailing brother. 

The court has directed that Raul can visit Barimula to see his ailing brother once every two months without staying overnight.

Visit Conditions

As per the court's directive, Raul is permitted to meet his brother between 5:30 am and 5:30 pm. He must notify the trial court before each visit, maintaining transparency about his movements.

Gathering Restrictions

The court has also reaffirmed restrictions to prevent gatherings of more than 200 people during Raul's visits. These measures are part of the conditions linked to his bail agreement, ensuring that large assemblies are controlled effectively. As per the earlier condition, the Court has strictly ordered to curb the restrictions on congregation of more than 200 people during Raul's visit to Barimula.

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Legal Order

As per sources, the legal order stipulates strict adherence to these conditions to balance humanitarian needs with public order requirements. It is crucial that all involved parties respect the stipulations put forth.

Cultural Sensitivity & Enforcement

Given the socio-political sensitivities around Raul's visits to Barimula in Kendrapara district, local authorities have been directed to enforce these conditions to prevent any kinds of disturbances.