Muna @ Manoranjan Sahoo v. State Of Odisha
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.2359 of 2022 Muna @ Manoranjan Sahoo ....
Petitioner Mr.Rituranjan Chhotaray, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....
Opposite Party Mr.S.Mishra, A.S.C.
CORAM:
JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA
ORDER
20.10.2022 Order No.
05.
1.
This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).
2.
Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records. 3.
This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 498-A, 294, 323, 506, 406/34 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
4.
Considering the seriousness of the allegation, gravity of the offence and the 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 S.D.J.M., Khurda in G.R.Case No.229 of 2022 arising out of Khurda P.S.Case No.70 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the
// 2 // learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.
While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and appear before the I.O. as and when required by the I.O.; (ii) He shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever while on bail.
(iii) He shall provide Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two thousand) per month as maintenance to the informant subject to variation by competent court.
Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioners.
5.
The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.
6.
Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge RKS