Sushama Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

CRLMC No.1221 of 2022 Sushama Pradhan Petitioner Mr. M. Chand, Advocate -VersusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Rout, AGA

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK

ORDER

07.09.2022 Order No.

02.

1.

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

2.

Instant petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is filed assailing the impugned order under Annexure-1 whereby the learned court below issued NBW against the petitioner in connection with G.R. Case No.260 of 2016 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Banpur on the grounds stated therein.

3.

Perused the impugned order dated 20th October, 2017. 4.

The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was on bail but only on a single date of default, the NBW was issued which is therefore to be recalled. But, the Court finds that on account of non-appearance of the petitioner on the date fixed, the warrant has been issued. Therefore, the Court does not find any error or illegality committed by the learned court below in issuing NBW as the petitioner had defaulted. However, for the fact that it is claimed to be a single default, the Court is of view that the petitioner should be directed to surrender and go on bail.

5.

Accordingly, it is ordered.

6.

In the result, the CRLMC stands disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to surrender before the learned J.M.F.C., Banpur on or before 26th September, 2022 in G.R. Case No.260 of 2016 and in the event of his surrender, the court shall release him on bail with conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.

7.

An urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules.

(R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU