Sumanta Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10053 of 2022 Sumanta Pradhan and others ....

Petitioners Mr.B.P.Mohanty,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr.M.K.Mohanty, 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 Petitioners and the learned Additional Government Advocate. 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 a civil dispute between the Petitioners and the informant as a result of which there is a scuffle between the two groups and they have sustained injuries. It is further submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioners that the injured persons have sustained simple injuries.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the

// 2 // 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 Grama Nayalaya Adhikari, Brahmagiri in G.R.Case No.337 of 2022 arising out of Brahmagiri P.S.Case No.183 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 directed that the Petitioners while on bail shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and his family members in any manner whatsoever. Violation of condition 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