Pratap Kumar Naik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.13890 of 2020 Pratap Kumar Naik ....

Petitioner Mr.S.R. Pati, Advocate, -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Karunakar Das, ASC

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

21.04.2022 04.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement Order No.

(virtual/physical mode).

2.

The Petitioner having been implicated in connection with Tikri P.S. Case No.193 of 2020 corresponding to G.R. Case No.617 of 2020 on the file of learned J.M.F.C., Kashipur for alleged commission of offence under Sections 376(2)(n)/313/498-A/34, I.P.C. read with section 4 of the D.P. Act has filed this application under section 438 of Cr.P.C. for grant of bail in the event of his arrest in the said case. 3.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

4.

Considering the submissions made and on going through the materials as placed as also taking into account the surrounding circumstances; while being not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner; this application stands

// 2 // disposed of with an observation that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the court in seisin of the case within three weeks hence and moves for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit, without being prejudiced by this order and disposed of early in accordance with law so as to enable the Petitioners in case necessity so arises, to approach the next higher forum early.

The case record be transmitted at the cost of the Petitioner.

5.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

6.

Interim order dated 22.02.2021 stands vacated. 7.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D.Dash) Judge Himansu