Srikanta Naik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.1614 of 2022 Srikanta Naik ....

Petitioner Mr. S.R.Mohapatra Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

14.3.2022.

01.

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

2. Heard Mr. S.R.Mohapatra, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. A. Pradhan, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 12th January, 2022, in connection with Bhawanipatna Town P.S. Case No.509/2021 corresponding to C.T. Case No.1417/2021 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Bhawanipatna for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 409 of the I.P.C.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record and the fact that the allegations relate to a period 15 years past and there is no plausible explanation as to why the matter was not reported earlier, 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