Aparna Sahu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.2898 of 2022 Aparna Sahu ....

Petitioner Mr. Julu Khansama, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.P.Tripathy Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

25.4.2022.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. Order No.

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

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 6th July, 2021 in connection with Rairakhol P.S. Case No.121/2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No.298/2021 pending in the court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Rairakhol for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 147/148/448/302/307/149 of I.P.C..

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4. The prosecution allegation is that being associated with several persons armed with deadly weapons severely assaulted the deceased causing his death. In so far as the present Petitioner is concerned, from the F.I.R. it is seen that except for the bald allegation that she was present at the spot holding a lathi, no specific overt act has been attributed to her.

5. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, and the period of detention in custody, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail. Let the Petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter in the aforesaid case including the condition that she shall appear before the court below on each date of posting of the case without fail.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

7. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge