Samir Mallik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.83 of 2022 Samir Mallik ....

Petitioner Mr. Deepak Ku.Sahoo Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Miss.S.Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

31.01.2022.

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1. This matter is taken up through virtual mode. Order No.

2. Heard Mr. Deepak Ku.Sahoo, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Miss.S.Mishra, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 14th November, 2021 in connection with Pattamundai P.S.

Case No.650/2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No.124/2021 pending in the court of learned Addl. District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Kendrapara for the alleged commission of the offence

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4. Having regard to the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention already undergone and the fact that charge sheet has already been submitted in the case, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Let the Petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter in the aforesaid case including the condition that he shall appear before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail and he shall not approach, threaten, coerce or pressurize the victim in any manner whatsoever.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

7. As the restrictions due to resurgence of COVID-19 situation are continuing, learned counsel for the parties may utilize a printout of the order available in the High court's website, at par with certified copy, subject to attestation by the concerned Advocate, in the manner prescribed vide Court's Notice No.4587, dated 25th March, 2020, modified by Notice No.4798, dated 15th April, 2021 and Court's Office Order circulated vide Memo Nos.514 and 515 dated 7th January, 2022. (Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge

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