Ramesh Chandra Biswal v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11379 of 2022 Ramesh Chandra Biswal and others ....

Petitioners Mr.Jayakrishna Mohapatra,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 Petitioners, learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records. 4.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 341,294,323, 324,427,354,506/34 of the Indian Penal Code. 5.

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 Petitioners, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioners surrender and move for bail before the learned J.M.F.C., Chandbali in G.R. Case No.677 of 2022 corresponding to Bansada P.S. Case No.302 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, they shall be released on bail on such terms and

// 2 // conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.

While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioners shall appear before the I.O. and shall cooperate with the investigation as and when required by the I.O.; (ii) They shall appear before the trial court on each date fixed for trial, without fail;

(iii) The Petitioners while on bail shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant in any manner. Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioners.

6.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

7.

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