Anu Jena v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.15679 of 2022 Anu Jena ....

Petitioner Mr.Pradeep Ku. Das, 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 Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 498-A, 341, 323, 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code. 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., Hatadihi in G.R.Case No.449 of 2022 arising out of Nandipada P.S.Case No.278 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, she 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.

// 2 // While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioner shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever while on bail ;

Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioner.

5.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6.

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