Satyabrata Satpathy v. State

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

CRLMC No.2480 of 2008 Satyabrata Satpathy ....

Petitioner versusState and another ....

Opposite Parties CORAM: JUSTICE S. PUJAHARI Order No.

ORDER

26.04.2022 21.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

This application under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. has been filed by the Petitioner with a prayer to quash the F.I.R. in Rourkela Plantsite P.S. Case No.139 of 2003 as well as the consequential proceeding in G.R. Case No.678 of 2003, pending in the Court of S.D.J.M., Panposh.

3.

Heard the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned counsel for the State-Opposite Party No.1. 4.

Since the F.I.R. allegation reveals prima facie a cognizable case, this Court is not inclined to quash the aforesaid F.I.R.

5.

But giving liberty to the Petitioner, if the aforesaid case is pending and trial has not commenced, to challenge the cognizance/charge framed, if so aggrieved, this petition stands dismissed.

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Interim order dated 16th December, 2008 passed by this Court stands vacated.

7.

Order be communicated to the court concerned forthwith.

(S. Pujahari) Judge DA