Prashant Mahana@Gandu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.14166 of 2020 Prashant Mahana @ Gandu & Another ....

Petitioner Mr. Ajaya Nayak, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Parties Mr. Karunakar Das, ASC

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

21.04.2022 Order No.

03.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical mode).

2.

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

3.

Considering the submissions made and keeping in view the nature of accusations, as also the surrounding circumstances; while being not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners, it is observed that in the event the petitioners surrender in the court in seisin of the case in connection with Jatni P.S. Case No.0426 of 2020 corresponding to G.R. Case No.448 of 2020 on the file of learned J.M.F.C., Jatni, Khordha, within four weeks hence and move for their release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit further taking into account the factum of release of co-accused person on bail and if similarly situated with the Petitioner on the ground of parity, as per law and disposed of early in accordance with law without being prejudiced by this order so as to enable the petitioners to approach the next higher forum during the course of the day in case necessity so arises. The case records be made available at the cost of the petitioners.

4.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of 5.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D. Dash) Judge Himansu