Akshay Kumar Barik @ Leepo @ Neepo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.8540 of 2022 Akshay Kumar Barik @ Leepo @ Neepo ....

Petitioner Mr. Jayanta Kumar Majhi, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Shashank Patra, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

29.07.2022 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 394, I.P.C. read with Section 27 of the Arms Act. 4.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, although 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., Balasore in C.T. Case No.565 of 2022 corresponding to Balasore Town P.S. Case No.139 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 in the facts and

// 2 // circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of criminal antecedents of the Petitioner. If it is found that the Petitioner is having more than two criminal antecedents of similar nature, then this bail order shall not be given effect to. 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