Bhaskar Mallik @ Mallick v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 1591 of 2022 Bhaskar Mallik ....

Petitioner Mr. A.K. Sahoo, Advocate - Versus - State of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Maharaj, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

14.03.2022 1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

Order No.

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2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

The petitioner is in custody since 18.02.2022 in connection with Gurudijhatia P.S. Case No.98 of 2021 corresponding to C.T. Case No.370 of 2021 pending in the Court of learned S.D.J.M., Athagarh for the alleged commission of offence under Section 52 (a)(i) of Odisha Excise Act.

4.

Considering the submissions, materials on record and the fact that investigation appears to have progressed substantially, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail. Let the petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the court in seisin over the matter may deem fit and proper to impose including the condition that he shall personally appear before the trial Court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

5.

BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

6.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge A.K. Rana