Laxmidhar Jena v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10034 of 2022 Laxmidhar Jena ....

Petitioner Mr.Asit Kumar Jena,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

24.08.2022 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 allegations leveled against the Petitioner is false, baseless and he is no way connected with the alleged offences. It is also submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the present case has been lodged against the Petitioner with an ill intention and has been implicated in this false case.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant

// 2 // anticipatory bail to the Petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C., Chandikhole in C.T.Case no.929 of 2022 arising out of Dharmasala P.S.Case No.338 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 and subject to verification of criminal antecedent. It is also directed that the Petitioner while on bail shall not indulge in similar nature of offences. In the event it is found that the Petitioner is indulging in similar nature of offences, it is open for the learned court below to proceed in accordance with law. 6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

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