Jitendra Sahu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.6474 of 2022 Jitendra Sahu ....

Petitioner Mr.B.S.Rayaguru, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp.Party Mr.M.K.Mohanty, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

05.08.2022 03.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Additional Standing Counsel. Perused the records. 3.

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

4.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the allegations against the Petitioner are all false, baseless and the Petitioner is no way connected with the alleged offences. It is further submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that his name does not find place in the F.I.R. There is also no specific allegation made against the Petitioner.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C., Hinjilicut in G.R.Case No.192 of 2022 arising out of Hinjili P.S.Case No.225

// 2 // of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today and moves for bail, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Magistrate subject to verification of criminal antecedent of similar nature against the Petitioner.

6.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

7.

Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge RKS