Raghu Naik @ Raghunath Naik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11841 of 2022 Raghu Naik @ Raghunath Naik and others ....

Petitioners Mr.Arjun Charan Behera, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. M.K.Mohanty, 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 Petitioners, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records. 3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 341,294,323,354,354(A),324 and 34 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 Petitioners, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioners surrender and move for bail before the learned S.D.J.M., Sadar, Cuttack in G.R.Case No.1137 of 2022 arising out of Markatnagar P.S.Case No.164 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, they shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the

// 2 // facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of criminal antecedents, subject to verification of criminal antecedents of similar nature.

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 not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever. Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioners.

5.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6.

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