Sanjib Samal @ Mitu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.886 of 2022 SanjibSamal @ Mitu ....

Petitioner Mr. S.P.Lenka, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Miss S. Mishra Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

04.2.2022.

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

2. Heard Mr. S.P.Lenka, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Miss S. Mishra, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The petitioner is in custody since 6th January, 2022 in connection with Chauliaganj P.S.

Case No.443/2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1577/2021 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C.(CITY), Cuttack for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 52(a)(i) of Odisha Excise Act.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record and the nature of allegations coupled with the fact that investigation into the case appears to have progressed substantially, 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.

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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