Jitendra Kumar Srivastav v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.6966 of 2022 Jitendra Kumar Srivastav and others ....

Petitioners Mr. S.K. Panda, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

18.07.2022 01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

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

4.

The petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection C.T. Case No.1398 of 2022, arising out of Jharsuguda P.S. Case No.293 of 2022 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Jharsuguda for commission of offence punishable under Sections 397/411/120(B) of I.P.C. read with Section 18(3)/21 of MMDR Act.

5.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. However, it is directed that in the event the petitioners surrender before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today, they shall be released on bail on such

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Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

Jagabandhu ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge