Jagannath Das v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.9683 of 2022 Jagannath Das and another ....

Petitioners Mr.Manas Ku. Chand, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

12.08.2022 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 there is case and counter case between the Petitioners and the informant. It is also submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioners that the allegations alleged against the Petitioners are false, baseless and concocted one lodged with an ulterior motive to harass and humiliate the Petitioners.

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 J.M.F.C.,Salipur in

// 2 // G.R.Case No.350 of 2022 arising out of Nemalo P.S.Case No.67 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 as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Magistrate and subject to verification of injury. It is further directed that the Petitioner while on bail shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and his family members in any manner whatsoever. Violation of conditions shall entail cancellation of bail. 6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

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