Prasant Kumar Sahu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.754 of 2022 Prasant Kumar Sahu ....

Petitioner Mr. A.K. Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Orissa ....

Opposite Party Mr. K. Nayak, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY

ORDER

03.02.2022 Order No.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through video conferencing.

2. This is an application under Sec.439 Cr.P.C. for bail and the offences alleged are under Secs.120-B/420/468/471, I.P.C.

3. Heard Mr. A.K. Sahoo, learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as Mr. K. Nayak, learned A.S.C. for the State-Opposite Party.

4. It is submitted that the Petitioner is inside custody since 11.12.2021 and in the meantime investigation has progressed to substantial extent. It is further submitted that the Petitioner is a permanent resident under Reamal P.S. and there is no chance of his absconding.

5. After hearing learned A.S.C. for the State-Opposite Party and considering the circumstances of the case as well as the period of detention of the Petitioner inside custody, it is directed to release him on bail in connection with Deogarh P.S. Case No.449/2021 corresponding to C.T. Case No.845/2021 on such terms and conditions to be fixed by the learned S.D.J.M., Deogarh as he deems just and proper including the condition that the Petitioner shall appear before the IIC, Deogarh P.S. as and when directed.

6. The BLAPL is accordingly 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 as modified by Court's Notice No.4798, dated 15th April, 2021 and Court's Office Order circulated vide Memo No.514, dated 7th January, 2022.

( B.P. Routray) Judge B.K. Barik