Narmada Pal v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10406 of 2022 Narmada Pal ....

Petitioner Mr. Sukanta Ku. Dalai,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr.M.S.Rizvi, Standing Counsel for Vigilance.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

06.09.2022 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 for Vigilance Department. Perused the records.

4.

This is an application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail.

5.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner is not involved in the alleged crime nor has any indulgence in the crime.

6.

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 Special Judge (Vigilance), Cuttack in Vig.G.R.Case No.13 of 2022 arising out of Vigilance P.S.Case No.18 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today and moves for bail, he shall be released on bail on such

// 2 // terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Special Judge, but subject to depositing a sum of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand), which shall be kept in any Nationalised Bank in an interest bearing account in the name of the court in seisin over the matter and shall be subject to the outcome of trial. It is also directed that the Petitioner while on bail shall cooperate with the investigation and appear before the I.O. as and when required and appear before the trial court on each and every date fixed. Violation of conditions shall entail cancelation of bail. 7.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

8.

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