Pratap Kumar Jena v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.15691 of 2022 Pratap Kumar Jena & another ....

Petitioners Mr.Pranab Ranjan Chhatoi, 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.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners, learned Addl. Standing Counsel 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 498-A, 294, 323, 506, 420/34 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 Petitioners, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioners surrender and move for bail before the learned J.M.F.C.-V, Bhubaneswar in C.T.Case no.7215 of 2022 arising out of Bharatpur P.S.Case No.469 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, they 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.

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The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

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