Suraj Kumar Sahani @ Surja Kumar Sahani @ Som v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.4773 of 2022 Suraj Kumar Sahani @ Surja Kumar Sahani @ Som ....

Petitioner Mr.D.P.Pattanaik, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp.Party Mr.M.K.Mohanty, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

26.07.2022 03.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Additional Standing Counsel. Perused the records. 3.

This is an application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail.

4.

Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner is a simple and innocent person. He further submits that no such incident took place.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned S.D.J.M., Jagatsinghpur in G.R.Case No.432 of 2022 arising out of Jagatsinghpur P.S.Case No.185 of 2022 within a period of three

// 2 // weeks from today and move for bail, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Magistrate and subject to verification of criminal antecedents. In the event it is found that the Petitioner has more than one criminal antecedents of similar nature, then the bail order shall stand revoked..

6.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

7.

Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge RKS