Sukanti Sahoo @ Das v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.4468 of 2021 Sukanti Sahoo @ Das ....

Petitioner Mr.S.K. Nath, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Samaresh Jena, ASC

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH Order No.

ORDER

29.11.2022 06.

1.

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

2.

This is successive journey of the Petitioner, who is in custody in connection with Jatni P.S. Case No.285(16) of 2013 corresponding to C.T. Case No.140 of 2014 pending on the file of learned 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Bhubaneswar, running for the alleged commission of offence under section 302/397 of the IPC, in filing this application under section 439, Cr.P.C., for his release on bail. 3.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned State Counsel.

4.

Considering the submissions made and taking into account the role of the Petitioner in the said commission of the

// 2 // offence which is grave and serious as the same emanate from the materials on record as placed, finding no such change in the circumstances; at this fag end of the trial when the closure of the prosecution evidence awaits only the examination of the Investigating Officer; while being not inclined to reconsider the prayer for grant of bail to the Petitioner, it is observed that the trial court would do well to take all such effective steps for conclusion of the trial within a period of three months from the date of communication of this order.

In case the trial is not concluded within the time prescribed, the Petitioner would be at liberty to renew his prayer for grant of bail before the Trial Court. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D.Dash) Judge Basu