Jitendra Kumar Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.2953 of 2022 Jitendra Kumar Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr. J.Behera Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.P.K.Maharaj, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

26.4.2022.

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 14th March, 2022 in connection with Bhadrak Town P.S. Case No.91/2022 corresponding to G.R. Case No.680/2022 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 419/420 of I.P.C.

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4. It is alleged that by impersonating as the Chairman of Railways the Petitioner had assured the informant of getting him a job and, accordingly, took cash of Rs.1,50,000/- from him.

5. Having regard to the nature of accusations and the fact that investigation appears to have progressed substantially, 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 conditions that he shall furnish cash security of Rs.1,00,000/-(Rupees One Lakh), and he shall appear before the trial court on each date of posting of the case, failing which it shall be open to the said court to pass necessary orders to take him to custody again.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

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

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge