Gouranga Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.13618 of 2022 Gouranga Sahoo ....

Petitioner Mr. A.S. Paul, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

21.10.2022 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. Perused the record. 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.1571 of 2022, arising out of Bolagarh P.S. Case No.237 of 2022 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Khurda for commission of offences punishable under Sections 379/411/34, I.P.C. read with Section 51(1) of Orissa Minor Mineral Concessions Rules, 2004.

5.

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

// 2 // the aforesaid case, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper subject to condition that the petitioner shall furnish cash security of Rs.10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) besides other conditions would be imposed by the learned court below while releasing the petitioner on bail with further conditions that :- I.

The petitioner shall not be involved in any offence of similar nature; and II.

he shall not indulge in similar criminal activities while on bail.

Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

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

( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Jagabandhu