Saroj Parida v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 7626 of 2022 Saroj Parida ....

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

Opposite Party Mr. N.K. Praharaj, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH

ORDER

26.08.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

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

3.

The petitioner is an accused in G.R. Case No.544 of 2022, on the files of learned J.M.F.C., Barbil, Dist- Keonjhar arising out of Joda P.S. Case No.189 of 2022, under Sections 364-A/34 of the IPC and is in custody since 21.07.2022.

4.

Being aggrieved by the rejection of his application for bail U/s.439 Cr.P.C. by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Champua, Camp at Barbil, by order dated 05.08.2022 in the aforementioned case, the present BLAPL has been filed. 5.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the principle accused one 'Debashis Mahakud' and the allegation against the petitioner is that he had accompanied the principal accused and demanded ransom.

6.

Considering the nature of allegations vis-à-vis the petitioner and the punishment prescribed and taking into account the period of custody, this Court directs the petitioner to be released on bail on such terms and conditions to be fixed by the learned Court in seisin over the matter.

7.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner has no criminal proclivity. While enlarging the petitioner on bail the learned court below shall verify such assertion. If it comes to the fore that the petitioner has any criminal antecedent this order shall stands recalled.

8.

Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of.

9.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rule. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Santoshi