Uttam Naik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.8795 of 2022 Uttam Naik ....

Petitioner Mr. Partha Sarathi Nayak, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

01.08.2022 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 448/294/323/354/354-B/506, I.P.C.

4.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, though I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner, however it is observed that the Petitioner is given liberty to surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Talcher in G.R. Case No.1446 of 2022 corresponding to Kaniha P.S. Case No.163 of 2022 in the first hour within 21 working days hence and move for bail. In such event, the learned Magistrate shall consider the bail application of the Petitioner in the first hour of the day, strictly on the basis of the materials on record. In case of

// 2 // rejection of the bail application by the learned Magistrate, the Petitioner may move for bail before the higher forum in the second hour of the same day. In that event, the higher forum shall consider and dispose of the bail application of the Petitioner on the same day on merit, strictly on the basis of the materials available on record. 5.

Ground of parity, if canvassed by learned counsel for the Petitioner, may be taken into consideration by the learned courts below as per law, while dealing with the bail application of the Petitioner on merit.

6.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

7.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge S.K.Parida