Tapan Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No. 5282 OF 2022 Tapan Pradhan .........

Petitioner Mr. S.K.Baral, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ............

Opposite Party Ms. S.Mishra, ASC

CORAM:

JUSTICE V. NARASINGH

ORDER

7.06.2022 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 C.T. Case No. 224 of 2022, arising out of Khuntuni P.S. Case No. 99 of 2022 pending in the Court of learned SDJM, Athagarh for the alleged commission of offence punishable under Sections 379/411/34 of the I.P.C, and Section 12 of Orissa Mines and Mineral (Prevention of theft Smugg Activities, Act, 1989. 4.

Taking into account the nature of the allegations, this Court directs that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the petitioner shall be released on bail. The

learned Court in seisin over the matter to fix the terms and conditions as deemed just and proper.

5.

It is submitted by the 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 antecedents, this order shall stand 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 Dhal (Vacation Judge)