Nikhil Majumdar v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.5714 of 2022 Nikhil Majumdar ....

Petitioner Mr. B.B.Mohanty, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S.K.Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

23.9.2022.

I.A. No.1596 of 2022 Order No.

03.

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

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

3. It is submitted that because of his financial stringency the Petitioner has not been able to arrange the required cash security of Rs.1,00,000/- as directed by order dated 23rd August, 2022. As a result, despite being granted bail, he is still languishing in jail custody.

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4. Considering the submissions as above, this Court is inclined to take a lenient view in the matter as otherwise, it would amount to denial of bail altogether. The prayer for modification is therefore, allowed. In the order dated 23rd August, 2022, the condition imposed for furnishing cash security of Rs.1,00,000/- is modified to the extent that the Petitioner shall furnish cash security of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand). All other conditions shall remain intact.

5. The I.A. is, accordingly, disposed of.

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

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge