Nilamani Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10768 of 2022 Nilamani Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr. Sanjeev Udgata, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

08.09.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 498-A/294/323/313/506/34, I.P.C. and Section 4 of the D.P. Act.

4.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner is the father-in-law of the Informant. He further submits that there is no direct allegation against the present Petitioner in the F.I.R.

5.

Considering such submission, seriousness of the allegation, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, although I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner, however it is

// 2 // observed that, in the event the Petitioner surrenders and moves for bail before the learned S.D.J.M., Sambalpur in G.R. Case No.2972 of 2022 corresponding to Sambalpur Mahila P.S. Case No.68 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 6.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

7.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge S.K.Parida