Prafulla Kumar Sahoo v. State Of Odisha
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.12190 of 2022 Prafulla Kumar Sahoo ....
Petitioner Mr. S.K. Bhanjadeo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....
Opp. Party Mr. S. Mishra, A.S.C.
CORAM:
JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.
ORDER
24.09.2022 01.
1.
This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).
2.
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.
3.
This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the petitioner for anticipatory bail.
4.
The petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1449 of 2022, arising out of Khurda P.S. Case No.427 of 2022 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Khurda for commission of offences punishable under Sections 341/354/323/307/506/34, I.P.C. read with Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. 5.
Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the petitioner surrenders and moves an application for bail before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today in the aforesaid case, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper with further conditions
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The petitioner shall cooperate with the Investigating Officer as and when required for the purpose of investigation;
II.
he shall not threaten, harass and terrorize the informant and her /his family members in any manner whatsoever; and III.
he shall not default in attendance of the court during trial on each date of posting; and Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.
6.
It is further directed that the bail granted to the petitioner is subject to the condition that learned court below shall verify whether injuries sustained by the injured are grievous in nature. In the event it is found that the injury is grievous in nature, this bail order shall automatically stand revoked.
7.
Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.
Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.
( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Jagabandhu