Pruthiraj Gochhayat v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.9816 of 2022 Pruthiraj Gochhayat ....

Petitioner Mr.Samarendra Mohanty,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr.S.Mishra, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

17.08.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Additional Standing Counsel. Perused the records. 3.

This is an application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail.

4.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner has no complicity in the present crime and the entire case has been foisted against him due to ill feeling. It is also submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the allegations are omnibus n nature.

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 Petitioner. However, it is directed that in the

// 2 // event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C., Konark in G.R.Case No.327 of 2022 arising out of Konark P.S.Case No.113 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today and moves for bail, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Magistrate with further condition that the Petitioner while on bail shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever. It is also directed that the Petitioner shall also look after the well being of the informant and shall provide maintenance to the informant so long as the matrimonial dispute subsists.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

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