Ratnakar Gochhayat v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.2905 of 2022 Ratnakar Gochhayat and another ....

Petitioners Mr. R.C.Maharana, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S.K.Mishra Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

25.4.2022.

01.

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

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

3. The petitioners are in custody since 10th March, 2022 in connection with Aul-1 Excise Station P.R. No.150/2021-22 corresponding to 2 (a)C.C. Case No.89/2022 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Angul for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 52(a)(i) of Odisha Excise Act.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record and the nature of allegations coupled with the fact that investigation into the case appears to have progressed substantially, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Let the Petitioners 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 they shall appear before the trial court 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