Kishor Tanty v. State Of Odisha
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.10262 of 2021 Kishor Tanty ....
Petitioner Ms. Kranti Prabha Mukhi, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....
Opposite Party Mr. Anupam Rath, Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER
20.01.2022 Order No.
01.
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The matter is taken up through video conferencing mode. 2.
Heard Ms. K.P. Mukhi, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. A. Rath, learned Additional Standing Counsel. 3.
This is an application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. for grant of bail to the Petitioner Kishor Tanty in connection with Badmal P.S. Case No.104 of 2020 corresponding to C.T. Case No.20 of 2021 pending in the court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Jharsuguda for alleged commission of offence under Sections 493/417/494 / 506/376(2)(n) of the Indian Penal Code.
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It is submitted that the Petitioner is inside custody since 23rd November, 2020 and in the meantime charge has been framed for commission of offence under Section 417/376(2)(n) of I.P.C. as reflected in the rejection order.
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Having heard Mr. Rath, learned Additional Standing Counsel and considering the circumstances of the case as well as the statement of the victim recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C., it is directed to release the Petitioner on bail in the aforesaid case on such terms and conditions to be fixed by the learned court in seisin over the matter including the condition that, the Petitioner shall not dissuade any witness directly or indirectly by way of inducement, threat or promise acquainted with the facts of the case from disclosing such facts before the Court or tamper with the evidence.
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The BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.
7.
As the restrictions due to resurgence of COVID-19 situation are continuing, learned counsel for the parties may utilize a printout of the order available in the High Court's website, at par with certified copy, in the manner prescribed vide Court's Notice No.514 dated 7th January, 2022.
( B.P. Routray) Judge M.K.Panda