Jogindra Swain @ Jogi v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

CRLMC No. 489 of 2022 Jogindra Swain @ Jogi ....

Petitioner Mr. Jyotirmaya Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Ms. S. Mishra, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH

ORDER

04.03.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

Heard, Mr. Jyotirmaya Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms. S. Mishra, learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

Being aggrieved by the order dated 10.09.2019 in S.T. Case No.19 of 2012, by the Learned Asst. Sessions Judge, Kodala, issuing order of NBW, the petitioner has approached this Court. While prima facie, this Court does not find any infirmity in the order passed but in order to allow the petitioner to effectively defend himself, it is directed that, in the event, the petitioner surrenders within a period of three weeks hence, he shall be released on bail on earlier terms.

4.

It is made clear that, in the event the petitioner does not surrender within the time fixed, it shall be open to the prosecution to take effective steps in terms of the impugned order.

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While being released on bail, it is directed that the petitioner shall furnish his mobile number and email I.D., if any.

6.

The CRLMC is accordingly disposed of.

7.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rule.

(V. NARASINGH) Judge Santoshi