Amarjyoti Biswal @ Bapi v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.8541 of 2022 Amarajyoti Biswal @ Bapi ....

Petitioner Mr. Satya Ranjan Mulia, 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 392/34, I.P.C.

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 J.M.F.C., Chhendipada in G.R. Case No.407 of 2022 corresponding to Jarapada P.S. Case No.163 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 circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of

// 2 // 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