Mitu Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.15891 of 2022 Mitu Sahoo & others ....

Petitioners Mr.Deepak Ku. Shoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.P.C.Das, A.S.C..

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

21.12.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

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 454, 395 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 S.D.J.M., Puri in G.R.Case No.370 of 2022 arising out of Krushnaprasad P.S.Case No.42 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, but subject to furnishing cash

// 2 // security of Rs.3000/- (Rupees Three thousand) which shall be kept in an interest bearing account in any Nationalised Bank in the name of court in seisin over the matter.

While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions - (i) The Petitioners shall not indulge in similar nature of offence while on bail.

5.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6.

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