Srikanta Das v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11504 of 2022 Srikanta Das ....

Petitioner Mr. Biplab Kumar Dash, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Shashanka Patra, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

19.09.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 392, I.P.C.

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 J.M.F.C., Erasama in G.R. Case No.356 of 2022 corresponding to Abhayachandpur P.S. Case No.191 of 2022 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 the facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of

// 2 // Criminal Antecedents of the Petitioner. If it is found that there is more than one criminal antecedent of similar nature against the present Petitioner, then this bail order shall stand revoked automatically.

However, while imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioner shall cooperate with the Investigation and shall appear before the I.O. as and when required for the purpose of investigation;

(ii) He shall not threaten, terrorise, ill-treat or harass the Informant and his family members in any manner whatsoever, while on bail.

Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioner.

5.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6.

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