Lingaraj Meher v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.7061 of 2022 Lingaraj Meher ....

Petitioner Mr. D.N. Rath, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr. P. C. Das, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

19.07.2022 01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner 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 petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection G.R. Case No.341 of 2022, arising out of Patnagarh P.S. Case No.100 of 2022 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Patnagarh for commission of offence punishable under Sections 465/466/468/471/34, I.P.C. 5.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that as per F.I.R., the petitioner and another by producing forged documents, getting appointment in the school. Hence, this case. 6.

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 petitioner

// 2 // surrender before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper subject to condition that he shall cooperate with the Investigating Officer as and when required for the purpose of investigation. 7.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

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

Jagabandhu ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge