Manoj Kumar Sahu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.4704 of 2021 Manoj Kumar Sahoo ....

Petitioner Mr. S.S. Ray(2), Advocate -versusState of Orissa ....

Opposite Party Mr. Sk. Zafrulla, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY

ORDER

03.02.2022 Order No.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through video conferencing.

2. This is an application under Sec.439 Cr.P.C. for bail and the offences alleged are under Secs.420/379, I.P.C. and Secs.66C/66-D of the I.T. Act.

3. Heard Mr. S.S. Ray(2), learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as Mr. Sk. Zafrulla, learned A.S.C. for the State-Opposite Party.

4. It is submitted that the Petitioner is inside custody since 13.7.2020.

5. On the other hand, Mr. Sk. Zafrulla, learned A.S.C. for the State-Opposite Party submits that this Petitioner has criminal antecedent as reflected in the rejection order.

6. However considering the period of detention of the Petitioner inside custody and the nature of offences, it is directed to release the Petitioner on bail in connection with Hinjili P.S. Case No.231/2020 corresponding to G.R. Case No.204/2020 on such terms and conditions to be fixed by the learned J.M.F.C., Hinjilicut as he deems just and proper including the condition that the Petitioner shall not be involved in any other offence while on bail and shall appear before the IIC, Hinjili P.S. once in each week till completion of trial.

7. The BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

8. As the restrictions due to resurgence of COVID-19 situation are continuing, learned counsel for the parties may utilize a printout of the order available in the High Court's website, at par with certified copy, subject to attestation by the concerned advocate, in the manner prescribed vide Court's Notice No.4587, dated 25th March, 2020 as modified by Court's Notice No.4798, dated 15th April, 2021 and Court's Office Order circulated vide Memo No.514, dated 7th January, 2022.

( B.P. Routray) Judge B.K. Barik