Rabindra Jena v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.7074 of 2020 Rabindra Jena ....

Petitioner Mr.D. Tripathy, Advocate, -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. D.R. Parida, ASC

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

31.03.2022 03.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement Order No.

(virtual/physical mode).

2.

The Petitioner having been implicated in connection with Balanga P.S. Case No.48 of 2020 corresponding to G.R. Case No.361 of 2020 on the file of learned J.M.F.C., Nimapara for alleged commission of offence under Sections 457/395, I.P.C. has filed this application under section 438 of Cr.P.C. for grant of bail in the event of his arrest in the said case. 3.

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

4.

Considering the submissions made and on going through the materials as placed as also taking into account the surrounding circumstances; while being not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner; this application stands disposed of with an observation that in the event the Petitioner

// 2 // surrenders before the court in seisin of the case within three weeks hence and moves for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit, without being prejudiced by this order and disposed of early in accordance with law so as to enable the Petitioner in case necessity so arises, to approach the next higher forum early.

The case record be transmitted at the cost of the Petitioner.

5.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

6.

Interim order dated 02.07.2020 stands vacated. 7.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D.Dash) Judge Himansu