Mani Das @ Mania v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.15422 of 2022 Mani Das @ Mania ....

Petitioner Mr.Saroj Ranjan Subudhi, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.S.S.Pradhan, A.G.A.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

19.12.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner, learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State. Perused the records. 3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 457, 380 of the Indian Penal Code.

4.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that co-accused persons have already been released on bail. 5.

Considering the seriousness of the allegation, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, although I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioner surrenders and moves for bail before the learned J.M.F.C., Chandikhole in C.T.Case No.1475 of 2020 arising out of Dharmasala P.S.Case No.429 of 2020 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions

// 2 // as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of criminal antecedents of similar nature. In the event it is found that the Petitioner is involved in similar nature of offence, then this order shall not be given effect to. Case Diary and Criminal Antecedents be made available on the date of surrender before the court below. 6.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

7.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge RKS