Akshay Kumar Panda v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.2693 of 2020 Akshay Kumar Panda ....

Petitioner Mr.N. Sahani, Advocate, -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Nayak, AGA

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

23.02.2022 03.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement Order No.

(virtual/physical mode).

2.

The Petitioner having been implicated in connection with Sonepur P.S. Case No.48 of 2013 corresponding to G.R. Case No.133 of 2013 on the file of learned S.D.J.M., Sonepur for alleged commission of offence under Sections 420/120-B, I.P.C. read with section 4,5 & 6 of the Prize Chits & Money Circulation Scheme (Banning) Act, 1978 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

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

5.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. Interim order dated 17.03.2020 stands vacated.

6.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D.Dash) Judge Himansu