K. Narasingha Murty v. State Of Odisha
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.10992 of 2022 K.Narasingha Murty & others ....
Petitioners Mr. Jyotirmaya Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....
Opposite Party Mr. P.C.Das, A.S.C.
CORAM:
JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA
ORDER
27.09.2022 Order No.
02.
1.
This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).
2.
Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records. 3.
This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 147, 148, 323, 326, 324, 307, 427/149 of the Indian Penal Code.
4.
Considering the 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 Petitioners, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioners surrender and move for bail before the learned S.D.J.M., Berhampur in G.R.Case No.2050 of 2022 arising out of Golanthara P.S. Case No.314 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, they shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the
// 2 // facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to furnishing cash security of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand) each by Petitioner Nos.1,3,4,6 & 11. The cash security be kept in any Nationalised Bank in an interest bearing account in the name of the court in seisin over the matter.
While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioners shall appear before the I.O. and shall cooperate with the investigation as and when required by the I.O.; (ii) They shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the prosecution witnesses including the informant in any manner whatsoever and shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence while on bail.
(iii) They shall appear before the trial court on each and every date fixed.
Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioners.
5.
The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.
6.
Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge RKS