Susanta Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL NO.3207 OF 2020 Susanta Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr.N. Singh-1, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. G.N. Rout, ASC.

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

28.02.2022 04.

1.

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

2.

The Petitioner having been implicated in connection with Puri Sadar P.S. Case No.86 of 2012 corresponding to G.R. Case No.894 of 2012 pending on the file of learned S.D.J.M., Puri for alleged commission of offence under section-395 of the IPC read with section-25 of the Arms Act, has filed this application under section-438 of the Cr.P.C. for his release on bail in the event of his arrest in the above mentioned 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 on record, as also the surrounding circumstances; while being not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner, it is observed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the Court in seisin of the case within a week hence in the above mentioned case and moves for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit; further taking into account the factum of release of co-accused person(s) on bail, if similarly situated with

// 2 // the Petitioner on the ground of parity, as per law and disposed of during the first hour in accordance with law without being prejudiced by this order so as to enable the Petitioner to approach the next higher forum during the course of the day, in case necessity so arises unless there stands any legal impediment. The case records be made available at the cost of the Petitioners.

5.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

Interim order passed on 29.01.2020 stands vacated. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D. Dash), Judge.

Narayan