Rabindra Parida@ Dhoba v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.10512 of 2021 Rabindra Parida @ Dhoba ....

Petitioner Mr. S.K.Das-2, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Miss S. Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

21.01.2022.

01.

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

2. Heard Mr. S.K.Das-2, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Miss S. Mishra, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The petitioner is in custody since 12th October, 2021 in connection with Sundargarh Town P.S. Case No.280/2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1597/2021 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Sundargarh for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 419/420/468/471/323/325/307/ 506120-B/34 of I.P.C.

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4. It is submitted that except for the bald and omnibus allegation that the Petitioner had mediated in the so called land deal and also received a sum of Rs.1,50,000/- from the informant, there is no other allegations of assault etc. as have been made against the co-accused persons.

5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State, on the other hand, has opposed the prayer for bail by submitting that there are adequate materials on record to prima facie show commission of the offence under Section 420 I.P.C. as also the other offences.

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 in the case, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

7. Let the Petitioner be released on bail in the aforesaid case on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter including the condition that he shall appear before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

8. The BLAPL is disposed of.

9. 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

// 3 // par with certified copy, subject to attestation by the concerned Advocate, in the manner prescribed vide Court's Notice No.4587, dated 25th March, 2020, modified by Notice No.4798, dated 15th April, 2021 and Court's Office Order circulated vide Memo Nos.514 and 515 dated 7th January, 2022. (Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge