Ajaya Kumar Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.9504 of 2022 Ajaya Kumar Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr. Bijay Kumar Dash, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

10.08.2022 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 offence punishable under Sections 294/506/336, I.P.C.

4.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of the offence and 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 S.D.J.M., Jagatsinghpur in G.R. Case No.954 of 2022 corresponding to Jagatsinghpur P.S. Case No.411 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 criminal

// 2 // antecedents of the Petitioner. If it is found that there is more than one criminal antecedent of similar nature against the Petitioner, then this bail order shall automatically stand revoked. Further, while imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose condition that, while on bail, the Petitioner shall not threate, terrorise, ill-treat or harass the Informant or his family members in any manner whatsoever. Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioners.

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