Dasarathi Pradhan @ Dasarathia Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.8782 of 2022 Dasarathi Pradhan @ Dasarathia Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr. S.K. Bhanjadeo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr. S. Mishra, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

01.08.2022 01.

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

The petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1137 of 2022, arising out of Jankia P.S. No.255 of 2022 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Khurda for commission of offence punishable under Sections 294/323/307/ 324/506/34, I.P.C.

5.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the injuries sustained by the injured are simple in nature. 6.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of offence and seriousness of the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant

// 2 // anticipatory bail to the petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the petitioner surrender before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today in the aforesaid case, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper with further condition that petitioner shall not indulge in such activities while on bail. 7.

It is further directed that the bail granted to the petitioner is subject to the condition that learned court below shall verify whether injuries sustained by the injured are grievous in nature or simple in nature. In the event it is found that the injury is grievous in nature, this bail order shall automatically stand revoked. 8.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

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

( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Jagabandhu