Raj Kumar Chowrasia v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11790 of 2022 Raj Kumar Chowrasia ....

Petitioner Mr. Sachidananda Padhee, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Shashanka 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 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 Section 379, 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 S.D.J.M., Sambalpur in G.R. Case No.3038 of 2022 corresponding to Ainthapali P.S. Case No.452 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 Criminal

// 2 // 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 by appearing before the I.O. as and when required; (ii) He shall appear before the learned trial court on each date fixed for trial, without fail.

(iii) He shall not indulge in any other offence of similar nature in any manner whatsoever, while on bail by virtue of this order. 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