Kulamani Satapathy v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.13355 of 2022 Kulamani Satapathy ....

Petitioner Dr. S.K. Kanungo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha and another ....

Opp. Parties Mr. S. Patra, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

18.10.2022 01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the petitioner for anticipatory bail.

4.

The petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1531 of 2022, arising out of Jagatsinghpur P.S. Case No.439 of 2022 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Jagatsinghpur for commission of offences punishable under Sections 498-A/494/354-A/509/307/34, I.P.C. read with Section 4 of the D.P. Act.

5.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner, who happens to be the father-in-law of the informant. It is further submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the allegations have been lodged against the all the family members. It is also submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that there is

// 2 // omnibus allegation of demand of dowry.

6.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the petitioner surrenders and moves an application for bail before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today in the aforesaid case, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper. 7.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

Jagabandhu ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge