Dipu Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11238 of 2022 Dipu Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr.Amitav Tripathy,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

15.09.2022 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 injuries are siple in nature. Furthr it is submitted by the learned counsel for the Ptitioner that the dispute arises due to political rivalry. 5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C., Bhapur in G.R.Case No.162 of 2022 arising out of Fategarh P.S.Case No.168 of

// 2 // 2022 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, but subject to verification of injury and furnishing cash security of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand) which shall be kept in any Nationalised Bank in an interest bearing account in the name of the court in seisin over the matter. It is also directed that the Petitioner while on bail shall cooperate with the investigation and appear before the I.O as and when required. He shall not threaten, influence and terrorise the informant and his family members. He shall appear before the trial court on each and every date fixed. Violation of conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

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