Saraladebi Digal @ Sarala Digal v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.11935 of 2022 Saraladebi Digal @ Sarala Digal & Others ....

Petitioners Mr. B.P. Chhualsingh, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

22.09.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

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

2.

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

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 147/148/341/427/455/294/506/379/149, I.P.C. 4.

Considering the nature 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., Daringbadi in C.T. Case No.237 of 2022 corresponding to Daringbadi P.S. Case No.156 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.

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

(ii) They shall not threaten, terrorise, ill-treat, harass or influence the Informant and his family members as well as the prosecution witnesses in any manner whatsoever, while on bail.

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 S.K.Parida