Sachidananda Padhi v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.7350 of 2022 Sachidananda Padhi ....

Petitioner Mr. Prasanna Kumar Mishra, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S. Mishra, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

19.07.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offences punishable under Sections 420/120-B, I.P.C. and Section 52-a of the Odisha Excise Act.

4.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of the offence, and the facts 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 S.D.J.M., Gunupur in G.R. Case No.121 of 2022 corresponding to Gunupur P.S. Case No.63 of 2022 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 just and proper.

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The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge S.K.Parida