Ratnakar Sahu @ Ratnakar Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.1039 of 2022 Ratnakar Sahu @ Ratnakar Sahoo ....

Petitioner Mr. J.M.Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

09.2.2022 02.

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

2. Heard Mr. J.M.Sahoo , learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. A.Pradhan, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 30th December, 2021 in connection with STF P.S. Case No.38/2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No.453 of 2021 pending in the court of learned JMFC, Banpur for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 379/411/120(B) of the IPC read with Section 51 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention already undergone and the fact that the

// 2 // 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 failing which appropriate adverse orders may be passed as may be deemed fit and proper.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

7. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Dhal Judge