Sekh Abdul Khalik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10375 of 2022 Sekh Abdul Khalik ....

Petitioner Mr.Jyotirmaya Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr.P.C.Das, A.S.C..

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

05.09.2022 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 Petitioner and the informant belong to one family and related to each other. He also submits that the allegations made against the Petitioner in the F.I.R. are omnibus in nature.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned S.D.J.M., Khurda in G.R.Case No.1263 of 2022 arising out of Khurda Model P.S.Case

// 2 // No.377 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, but subject to verification of criminal antecedents of similar nature against the Petitioner. In the event it is found that the Petitioner has more than one criminal antecedent of similar nature, then this order shall not be given effect to.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

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