Monaj Panda v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.12856 of 2022 Monaj Panda ....

Petitioner Mr.P.K.Barik, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

10.10.2022 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 52(a)(I) of Odisha 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., Bhadrak in G.R.Case No.1786 of 2021 arising out of Bhadrak Rural P.S.Case No.285 of 2021 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 furnishing a cash

// 2 // security of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand), which shall be kept in any Nationalised Bank in an interest bearing account in the name of the court in seisin over the matter.

While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and appear before the I.O. as and when required by the I.O.; (ii) He shall not indulge in similar nature of criminal offence 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 RKS