Pradip Mandal v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10532 of 2022 Pradip Mandal ....

Petitioner Mr. T.K. Mishra, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

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 learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

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

4.

The petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.437 of 2022, arising out of Umerkote P.S. Case No.314 of 2022 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Umerkote for commission of offence punishable under Sections 294/323/341/ 506/353/332, I.P.C.

5.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of 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 and moves an application for bail before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be

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6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Jagabandhu