Sidheswar Sethy v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.9901 of 2021 Sidheswar Sethy ....

Petitioner Mr. D.K.Sahoo Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.S.K.Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

05.01.2022.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. Order No.

2. Heard Mr. D.K.Sahoo, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr.S.K.Mishra, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 28th September, 2021 in connection with Marsaghai P.S.

Case No.384/2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No.2169/2021 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 457/380 of I.P.C.

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4. The prosecution allegation is that the Petitioner committed theft of Rs.2000/- and some coins kept in the shop room of the informant at night. It is submitted that the Petitioner has been entangled in the case only on suspicion and there is no direct or indirect material to show his complicity.

5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State, on the other hand, has opposed the prayer for bail by submitting that there are several criminal cases against the Petitioner, which shows that he is a habitual offender.

6. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention already undergone and the fact that charge sheet has already been submitted as submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

7. Let the Petitioner- Sidheswar Sethy be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter in the aforesaid case.

8. The BLAPL is disposed of.

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

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge

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