Prasanta Kumar Swain v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No. 5823 of 2022 Prasanta Kumar Swain ....

Petitioner Mr. Sanjib Kumar Bhanjadeo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Arupa Nanda Das, AGA

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

17.06.2022 1.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for both the parties and perused the records.

3.

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

4.

Considering the nature and gravity of offences alleged against the Petitioner, I am not inclined to release the Petitioner on bail. However, this Court directs that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned S.D.J.M.(S), Cuttack in G.R Case No.600 of 2022, arising out of Cuttack Mahila P.S. Case No.58 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper.

5.

It is further directed that in the event of release of the Petitioner, he shall not indulge in any offences, tamper with the

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6.

This Court further observes that if the Petitioner is found to have indulged in similar type of offences, this order shall automatically stand revoked and the learned Magistrate shall issue NBW of arrest against the accused Petitioners. 7.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

8.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(A.K. Mohapatra) Vacation Judge U.K.Sahoo