Barun Meher@Kalia Meher v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

CRLMC No.2259 of 2022 Barun Meher @ Kalia Meher ....

Petitioner Mr. M.K. Mohapatro, Advocate -VersusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. J.P. Patra, ASC

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK

ORDER

11.01.2024 I.A. No.3642 of 2023 Order No.

02.

1.

Instant I.A. is filed for extension of time for the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below in compliance of the Courts' order dated 5th September, 2023 in CRLMC No.2259 of 2022.

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the accused was in Chennai on labour work and hence, could not surrender within the time stipulated and as such, there was a communication lapse and hence, therefore, extension of time is pleaded. 4.

Considering the above submission, the Court is inclined to extend the time for the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below.

5.

I.A. stands allowed.

6.

Consequently, the petitioner is directed to surrender before the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Dharamgarh in connection with C.T. No.16 of 2021 (Sessions) on or before 31st January, 2024. It is made clear that there shall be no further extension in future. 7.

Rest part of the order shall remain unaltered. 8.

The I.A. is accordingly disposed of.

9.

Urgent certified copy of this order be issued as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Tudu Signed by: THAKURDAS TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,CTC Date: 16-Jan-2024 17:39:56