Manoranjan Parida v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11060 of 2022 Manoranjan Parida ....

Petitioner Mr.Dharmendra Sethy,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr.M.K.Mohanty,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 Petitioner and the learned Additional Standing Counsel. Perused the records. 3.

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

4.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner and the informant are husband and wife and due to matrimonial dispute between the Petitioner and the informant, the informant falsely lodged F.I.R. against the Petitioner. He submits that the allegation made by the informant is baseless, omnibus and fabricated one.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, I am not inclined to grant

// 2 // anticipatory bail to the Petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C.(R), Balasore in C.T. No.260 of 2021 arising out of Balasore Sadar P.S.Case no.94 of 2021 within a period of three weeks from today and moves for bail, he 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 Petitioner while on bail shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever. It is also directed that the Petitioner shall also look after the well being of the informant and shall provide maintenance to the informant so long as the matrimonial dispute subsists.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

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