Susanta Banua v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.628 of 2022 Susanta Banua ....

Petitioner Mr. J.N.Panda, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp.Party Mr.P.C.Das, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

27.07.2022 02.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Additional Standing Counsel. Perused the records. 3.

This is an application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail.

4.

Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the entire allegation does not make out a prima facie case against the Petitioner and basing on the statement of co-accused the Petitioner is apprehending is arrest.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C., M.Rampur in C.T.Case No.509 of 2021 arising out of M.Rampur

// 2 // P.S.Case No.266 of 2021 within a period of three weeks from today and moves for bail, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Magistrate and subject to verification of criminal antecedents. 8.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

9.

Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge RKS