Hari @ Haria Mahakud v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.4917 of 2022 Hari @ Haria Mahakud ....

Petitioner Mr. A.R. Panda, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mrs. S. Rani Sahoo, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

17.06.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. Perused the F.I.R., case diary and other relevant documents as well as statement of the witnesses. 3.

This is an application under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

4.

The petitioner is an accused in G.R. Case No.486 of 2022 arising out of Chandaka P.S. Case No.100 of 2022 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C.(O), Bhubaneswar for commission of offence punishable under Section 394, I.P.C.

5.

It is alleged that while the informant along with two friends were going to purchase medicines on medical emergency. On the way near Mallipada Square some unknown persons restrained them and misbehaved with them and that they forcibly snatched away the wallet and watch from the son of the informant and also the accused

// 2 // persons assaulted them. Hence, this case.

6.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the F.I.R. lodged by the petitioner against unknown persons and the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and that he is in custody since 09.05.2022 and investigation of the case has been completed and charge-sheet in the case has been submitted. He also submits that the petitioner does not have any criminal antecedents and there is no scope for absconding or fleeing from the hands of the justice and that the bail application of the petitioner may be considered.

7.

Mrs. Sahoo, leaned Additional Standing Counsel for the State vehemently opposes the prayer for bail of the petitioner and submits that the petitioner will influence the prosecution witnesses after releasing on bail. However, he submits that if the petitioner is released on bail, stringent conditions may be imposed on the petitioner.

8.

Having heard learned counsel for the parties and considering the period of custodial detention of the petitioner, it is directed that let the petitioner be released on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/- (rupees thirty thousand) with one local solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned court in seisin over the matter subject to conditions that :- I.

The petitioner shall not be involved in any offence of similar nature;

II.

he shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence or try to threaten or influence the witnesses in any manner whatsoever; and III. he shall not make any default in attending the court during trial on each date without fail; and

// 3 // IV. he shall appear before the concerned Police Station once in a week preferably on 'Sunday' in between 10.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. till conclusion of trial;

Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.

9.

It is open for the court in seisin over the matter to impose other conditions as may be deemed just and proper. 10.

It is further directed that the bail granted to the petitioner is subject to the condition that learned court below shall verify whether the petitioner has any criminal antecedents of similar nature. In the event it is found that the petitioner has any criminal antecedents, this bail order shall automatically stand revoked. 11.

The Bail Application is accordingly disposed of. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

( A.K. Mohapatra ) Vacation Judge Jagabandhu