Akash Kumar Seth @ Akash Seth v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11252 of 2022 Akash Kumar Seth @ Akash Seth & another ....

Petitioners Mr. J.K.Panda, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

29.01.2024 03.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for both the parties and perused the records.

3.

The Petitioners are apprehending arrest for the alleged commission of offence under Sections 143/294/323/325/307/427/506/149 of the Indian Penal Code in C.T.Case No.1115 of 2022 of the Court of the learned S.D.J.M, Bargarh, arising out of Bargarh P.S.Case No.533 of 2022. 4.

Considering the facts of the case, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioners.

5.

However it is observed that, in the event the Petitioners surrender and move for bail within a period of four 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 facts and circumstances of the case.

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However, on the submission of the learned counsel, the Petitioner is given liberty to surrender before the learned S.D.J.M, Bargarh, in the aforesaid case in the first hour within 21 working days hence and move for bail. On such event, the learned Magistrate shall consider their application for bail in the first hour strictly on the basis of the materials on record. In case of rejection of the bail application, the Petitioners may move for bail before the higher forum in the second hour. On such event, the higher forum shall consider and dispose of the bail application of the Petitioners on the same day strictly on the basis of the materials on record, by maintaining the principles of parity, if applicable. 7.

Case Diary be made available to the concerned courts. Records be transmitted to the higher forum at the cost of the Petitioners, if applied for.

8.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

9.

Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. ( A.K Mohapatra ) Judge Rubi Signed by: RUBI BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 05-Feb-2024 11:08:15