Dushasan Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

bIN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.12562 of 2022 Dushasan Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr.Asutosh Tripathy, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P.C.Das, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

29.09.2022 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 Section 9, 50, 51 of Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 as amended in 2003.

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., Chhendipada in 2(b) C.C.Case No.12 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

// 2 // verification of criminal antecedents of similar nature. In the event it is found that the Petitioner has similar criminal antecedents, then this order shall not be given effect to.

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 indulge in similar nature of offence 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 RKS