Swapna Patra v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11743 of 2022 Swapna Patra ....

Petitioner Mr.Arun Ku. Patra, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

21.09.2022 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 Sections 498-A,294,307,506/34 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.

4.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner is the sister-in-law of the informant. He further submits that the allegations are omnibus in nature.

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 Petitioner, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioner surrenders and moves for bail before the learned

// 2 // S.D.J.M., Balasore in C.T.Case No.954 of 2021 arising out of Sahadevkhunta P.S. Case No.330 of 2021 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.

6.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

7.

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