John Kispotta v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 1634 of 2022 John Kispotta ....

Petitioner Mr. Dhirendra Kumar Mohapatra, Advocate -Versus - State of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P. Tripalty, Additional Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 29.09.2022 1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

Order No.

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2.

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

3.

The petitioner is in custody since 05.01.2022 in connection with Kinjirkela P.S. Case No. 42 of 2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 677 of 2021 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Sundargarh for the alleged commission of offence under Section 302 of IPC.

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Considering the severity of allegations and the existence of materials prima facie in support thereof, I am not inclined to allow the prayer for bail, which is therefore, rejected. It is open to the petitioner to renew his prayer after examination of Bishal Toppo

during trial.

5.

The BLAPL is accordingly rejected.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC Tudu