Ranjan Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.9132 of 2022 Ranjan Pradhan and others ....

Petitioners Mr.Ajaya Kumar Moharana, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp.Party Mr.M.K.Mohanty, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

04.08.2022 01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and the learned Additional Standing Counsel. Perused the records. 3.

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

4.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioners that the allegations made in the F.I.R. are false and fabricated story and the Petitioners are no way connected to the alleged offences have not committed any overt act.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioners. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioners surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Athagarh in C.T.Case No.352 of 2022 arising out of Gurudijhatia P.S.Case No.84 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today and move for bail, they shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions

// 2 // as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Magistrate and subject to verification of criminal antecedent of similar nature against the Petitioners.

6.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

7.

Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge RKS