Manmath Nath Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.7238 of 2022 Manmath Nath Sahoo ....

Petitioner Mr.N.R. Mohanty, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr. Sitikanta Mishra, A.S.C.

Mr. S.Mohanty for Informant

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 petitioner for anticipatory bail.

4.

The petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection G.R. Case No.164 of 2022, arising out of Chauliaganj P.S. Case No.41 of 2022 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C.(City), Cuttack for commission of offence punishable under Sections 420/468/467/471/120B/208/127/23 of I.P.C.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations and gravity of offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. However, it is observed that, in the event the petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C.(City), Cuttack in G.R. Case No. 164 of 2022 corresponding to Chauliaganj P.S. Case No. 41 of 2022

// 2 // within a period of three weeks from today, the petitioner shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem fit and proper subject to condition that he shall be 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.

subhasmita ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge