Nilamani Routray v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No. 4118 of 2022 Nilamani Routray ....

Petitioner Mr. A.S. Paul, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. D. Mund, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH

ORDER

18.05.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

3.

The petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with 2(a)CC Case No.6 of 2022 arising out of P.R. Case No.66 of 2022, pending in the Court of learned J.M.F.C. Chilika for commission of offence punishable under Sections 52(a) of Orissa Excise Act, 2008.

4.

Taking into account the nature of allegation, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin over the matter on such terms as deemed just and proper.

5.

It is stated by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner has no criminal proclivity. While enlarging the petitioner on bail the learned Court below shall verify such assertion. If it comes to the fore that the petitioner has any criminal antecedent, this order shall stands recalled automatically without any further reference to this Court.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of.

7.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Santoshi