Sabitarani Dhal v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10118 of 2022 Sabitarani Dhal and others ....

Petitioners Mr. Saroj Kumar Dash,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

25.08.2022 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 the Petitioner No.1 is a lady and Government servant and other Petitioners are her relatives. He also submits that the allegations as has been alleged against the Petitioners are false, baseless and they are no way connected with the alleged offences. The informant and the Petitioners are related to each other.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the

// 2 // offence and the facts 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 S.D.J.M., Talcher in G.R.Case no.1797 of 2022 arising out of Colliery P.S.Case No.377 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 with further conditions that the Petitioners while on bail shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever, they shall cooperate with the investigation and shall appear before the I.O. as and when required. 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