Suraj Singh @ Suraj Kumar v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.9516 of 2022 Suraj Singh @ Suraj Kumar ....

Petitioner Mr. Amulya Ratna Panda, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Sitikant Mishra, 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 379/34, 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 J.M.F.C., Barbil in G.R. Case No.549 of 2022 corresponding to Barbil P.S. Case No.160 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 antecedents of the

// 2 // 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 on bail, the Petitioner shall not indulge in similar nature of offence in any manner whatsoever, and he shall cooperate in the investigation by appearing before the I.O. as and when required for that purpose.

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