Manas Kumar Rout v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11345 of 2022 Manas Kumar Rout ....

Petitioner Mr. Amulya Ratna Panda,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. M.K.Mohanty, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

16.09.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records. 3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Section 392 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 Petitioner, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioner surrenders and moves for bail before the learned S.D.J.M., Balasore in C.T. Case No.1372 of 2019 corresponding to Bampada Industrial Area P.S. Case No.180 of 2019 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in

// 2 // the facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to furnishing cash security of Rs.5000/-. (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.

While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioner while on bail shall appear before the concerned Police Station in every fortnight preferably on Sunday between 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. till completion of investigation; 5.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge RKS