Dusmanta Lenka v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.15665 of 2022 Dusmanta Lenka ....

Petitioner Mr.Pranayanee Dasmohapatra, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.P.K.Rout, A.G.A.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

20.12. 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 Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 52(a)(i) of Odisha Excise Act.

4.

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.(R), Cuttack in G.R.Case No.2097 of 2022 arising out of Barang P.S.Case No.198 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to furnishing a cash security of

// 2 // Rs.2000/- (Rupees two thousand) in any Nationalised Bank in an interest bearing account in the name of the Court in seisin over the matter.

5.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6.

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