Santosh Kumar Sethi@ Sethy v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.2321 of 2022 Santosh Kumar Sethi @ Sethy ....

Petitioner Mr. Sidhant Kumar Jena, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Sitikant Mishra, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

12.08.2022 Order No.

02.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

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

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 407/34, I.P.C.

4.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of the offence and facts of the case, although I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioner surrenders and moves for bail before the learned J.M.F.C., Chandikhole in connection with Kalinganagar (Duburi) P.S. Case No.0293 of 2021 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of criminal antecedents against

// 2 // the Petitioner. If it is found that there is more than one criminal antecedent of similar nature against the Petitioner, then this bail order shall automatically stand revoked.

While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose further conditions whereby the Petitioner shall not indulge in similar nature of offence in any manner, while on bail, and he shall cooperate in the investigation by appearing before the I.O. as and when required for the purpose.

Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioner.

5.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge S.K.Parida