Bijay Kumar Naik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

CRLMC No. 1050 of 2021 Bijay Kumar Naik ....

Petitioner Mr. B.K. Ragada, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Karunakar Gaya, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH

ORDER

31.03.2022 Order No.

05.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

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

3.

Being aggrieved by the order dated 16.08.2007 in Crl. T.R. Case No.51 of 2007, by the Learned Sessions Judge, Khurda, issuing order of NBW, the petitioner has approached this Court. While prima facie, this Court does not find any infirmity in the order passed but in order to allow the petitioner to effectively defend himself, it is directed that, in the event, the petitioner surrenders within a period of three weeks hence, he shall be released on bail on earlier terms.

4.

It is made clear that, in the event the petitioner does not surrender within the time fixed, it shall be open to the

// 2 // prosecution to take effective steps in terms of the impugned order.

5.

The impugned order dated 16.08.2007 directing issuance of N.B.W. is set-aside.

6.

While being released on bail, it is directed that the petitioner shall furnish his mobile number and email I.D., if any.

7.

The CRLMC is accordingly disposed of.

8.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rule.

(V. NARASINGH) Judge Santoshi