Venkata Rao v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11118 of 2022 Venkata Rao & another ....

Petitioners Mr.Deepak Sahoo,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr.S.Patra, A.S.C..

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

14.09.2022 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 allegation made against the Petitioners are omnibus in nature and the Petitioners and the informant are known to each other. 5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the fact 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 S.D.J.M.

// 2 // Bhubaneswar in C.T.Case No.5016 of 2022 arising out of Bhubaneswar GRP P.S. Case No.146 of 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, but subject to verification of criminal antecedents of similar nature against the Petitioners.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

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