Artatrana Barik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10980 of 2022 Artatrana Barik & others ....

Petitioners Mr.Sachidananda Padhee, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

12.09.2022 01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and the learned Additional Standing Counsel. Perused the records. 3.

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

4.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioners that the allegations made against the Petitioners are false, baseless and concocted one. He also submits that the allegations against the Petitioners are omnibus in nature.

5.

Having regard to the nature of allegations and gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioners. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioners surrender before the learned J.M.F.C., Niali in G.R.Case No.319 of 2022 arising out of Niali P.S.Case No.352 of

// 2 // 2022 within a period of three weeks from today and move for bail, they shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Magistrate with further conditions that the Petitioners shall not indulge in similar nature of offence and 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.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

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