Amrut Sahu @ Amrit v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.4489 of 2022 Amrut Sahu @ Amrit ....

Petitioner Mr. J.K.Panda, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp.Party Mr.S.N.Das, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

30.6.2023.

I.A. No.774 of 2023 Order No.

04.

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. It is submitted that because of his financial stringency the Petitioner has not been able to arrange the required cash security of Rs.1,00,000/- as directed by order dated 23rd September, 2022. As a result, despite being granted bail, he is still languishing in jail custody.

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4. Considering the submissions as above, this Court is inclined to take a lenient view in the matter as otherwise, it would amount to denial of bail altogether. The prayer for modification is therefore, allowed. In the order dated 23rd September, 2022, the condition imposed for furnishing cash security of Rs.1,00,000/- is modified to the extent that the Petitioner shall furnish property surety of Rs.05 lakhs. All other conditions shall remain intact.

5. The I.A. is, accordingly, disposed of.

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

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge AKB Signed by: ASHOK KUMAR BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 30-Jun-2023 16:45:00