Bikram Mallik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.7720 of 2022 Bikram Mallik and others ....

Petitioners Mr. R.C. Ray, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Parties Mr. M.K. Mohanty, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

21.07.2022 01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the petitioners for anticipatory bail.

4.

The petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with C.T. Case No.767 of 2022, arising out of Dharmasala P.S. Case No.272 of 2022 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Chandikhole for commission of offence punishable under Sections 341/294/323/379/ 506/34, I.P.C.

5.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners have been falsely implicated in the present case and they have no criminal antecedents. It is further submitted that due to previous enmity between the parties, the present case has been foisted against the petitioners.

6.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of offence and the

// 2 // fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. However, it is directed that in the event the petitioners surrender before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today in the aforesaid case, they shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper.

7.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

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

Jagabandhu ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge