Somanath Jena v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.8396 of 2022 Somanath Jena ....

Petitioner Mr. Deepak Kumar Das, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Rout, A.G.A.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

28.07.2022 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. Govt. Advocate 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 379/411, I.P.C.

4.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of the offence and 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 J.M.F.C., Konark in G.R. Case No.427 of 2022 corresponding to Konark P.S. Case No.138 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