Chani Pradhan @ Sampad Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.7675 of 2022 Chani Pradhan @ Sampad Pradhan & another ....

Petitioners Mr. Achyutananda Pattnaik, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

21.07.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

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

2.

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

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offences punishable under Sections 379/34, I.P.C. read with Section 51 of Orissa Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 2004.

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 Petitioners. However, it is observed that, in the event the Petitioners surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Khurda in G.R. Case No.999 of 2022 corresponding to Jankia P.S. Case No.232 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, the Petitioners shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned

// 2 // Magistrate may deem just and proper, subject to verification of criminal antecedents against the Petitioners. 5.

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