Mahesh @ Chanduru Lohar v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.934 of 2022 Mahesh @ Chanduru Lohar ....

Petitioner Mr. Subrata Panda Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.A. Pradhan, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

21.02.2022.

02.

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

2. Heard Mr. Subrata Panda, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. A. Pradhan, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 6th August, 2021, in connection with Barbil P.S. Case No.131/2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No.447/2021 and in the mean time the case has been committed as S.T. Case No.46/2021 in the court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Champua for the alleged

// 2 // commission of the offence under Sections 452/376-D/506 of I.P.C.

4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention already undergone and the fact that charge sheet has already been submitted coupled with the fact that two of the co-accused persons who faced trial before the Juvenile Justice Board have already been acquitted for want of evidence, 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. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge