Ananda Chandra Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.12768 of 2022 Ananda Chandra Sahoo ....

Petitioner Mr. Tara Prasad Mohapatra, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

30.09.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

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

2.

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

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Section 52(a)(i) of the Orissa Excise 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 S.D.J.M., Angul in 2(a) CC Case No.351 of 2022 corresponding to Angul No.-II Excise Station P.R. Case No.115 of 2022-23 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 // furnishing cash security of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand) by the Petitioner to the satisfaction of learned court in seisin over the matter. Also, he shall not indulge in any other offence of similar nature in any manner again, while on bail.

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 S.K.Parida