Biswajit Jagannath Sahu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.12000 of 2022 Biswajit Jagannath Sahu ....

Petitioner Mr. Jyotirmaya Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

23.09.2022 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, 323 324, 307, 506 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 4 of the D.P.Act.

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., Khallikote in G.R.Case No.1255 of 2022 arising out of Kodala P.S.Case No.517 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as

// 2 // the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of injury. While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioner shall appear before the I.O. and shall cooperate with the investigation as and when required by the I.O.; (ii) He shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever while on bail;

(iii) He shall appear before the trial court on each and every date fixed.

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 RKS