Muralidhar Mahanta v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10826 of 2020 Muralidhar Mahanta ....

Petitioner Mr.A.Bhuyan, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Samaresh Jena, ASC

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH Order No.

ORDER

14.11.2022 04.

1.

This matter is taken up by hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

3.

Considering the submissions and on going through the nature of accusations; further keeping in view the surrounding circumstances of the case as also concerning the Petitioner and in the absence of any other impediment, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the Court in seisin of Patna P.S. Case No.107 of 2020 corresponding to G.R. Case No.971 of 2020 pending on the file of learned S.D.J.M., Keonjhar, within three weeks hence and moves for his release on bail, he shall be released on bail on such terms and

// 2 // conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the said court with further condition that the petitioner, without prejudice to his defence, would deposit a sum of Rs.3,00,000/- (rupees three lakh) before the said court, which shall be kept under long term fixed deposit in any Nationalized Bank and would be renewed from time to time as the court deems proper, whose disbursement/release shall be subject to the final order as would be passed at the conclusion of the trial.. 4.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

5.

Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (D. Dash) Judge Gitanjali