Sankar Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.7103 of 2021 Sankar Pradhan ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party

CORAM:

THE JUSTICE S.PUJAHARI

ORDER

15.02.2022 02.

1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid mode. Order No.

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner being in custody in S.T. Case No.1/100 of 20212019, arising out of Puri Town P.S. Case No.82 of 2018 pending in the court of 3rd Addl. Sessions Judge, Puri has filed this petition for his release on bail. The offences alleged against the Petitioner is punishable under Sections 302/34 and Section 27(1) of the Arms Act.

4. Perused the materials available on record.

5. Regard being had to the facts and the submissions made, especially the nature and gravity of accusation, character of evidence appearing against the Petitioner, circumstances in which the offence alleged to have been committed by the

// 2 // Petitioner, capital punishment provided on conviction, I am of the view that the Petitioner has no case for his release on bail. Therefore, the prayer for bail of the Petitioner stands rejected.

6. However, if the Presiding Officer has not joined in the meanwhile, the District Judge, Puri is directed to withdraw the case from his file and proceed with the trial as expeditoulsy as possible, preferably within six months hence.

7. With the aforesaid order, this BLAPL stands disposed of. (S. Pujahari) Judge PKS