Nibaran Rout v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.2613 of 2020 Nibaran Rout ....

Petitioner Mr. S.K. Baral, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Nayak, AGA

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

23.02.2022 06.

1.

This matter is taken up by video conferencing mode. Order No.

2.

The Petitioner having been implicated in connection with Divisional Forest Officer, Athagarh Division O.R. Case No.37(A) of 2019-20 corresponding to 2(b)C.C. No.08 of 2019 on the file of learned S.D.J.M., Athagarh for alleged commission of offence under Sections 9,39,44,49 & 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 has filed this application under section 438 of Cr.P.C. for grant of bail in the event of his arrest in the said case.

3.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

4.

Considering the submissions made and on going through the materials as placed as also taking into account the surrounding circumstances; while being not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner; this application stands disposed of with an observation that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the court in seisin of the aforesaid case within three weeks hence and moves for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit, without being

// 2 // prejudiced by this order and disposed of early in accordance with law.

5.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. Interim order dated 27.08.2020 stands vacated.

6.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D. Dash) Judge