Bhagaban Padhan v. State Of Odisha
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.15974 of 2022 Bhagaban Padhan ....
Petitioner Mr. M.R. Pradhan, Advocate -versusState of Odisha (Vig) ....
Opposite Party Mr. M.S. Rizvi, SC
CORAM:
MR. JUSTICE D.DASH
ORDER
22.12.2022 01.
1.
This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement Order No.
(virtual/physical mode).
2.
Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. M.S. Rizvi, learned counsel for the Vigilance Department. 3.
Considering the submissions and on going through the materials as placed; further keeping in view the surrounding circumstances of the case as also concerning the Petitioner; it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the court in seisin of the case in connection with Sambalpur Vigilance P.S. Case No.26 of 2022 corresponding to Vigilance G.R. Case No.13 of 2022 pending in the Court learned Special Judge (Vigilance), Bolangir within six weeks hence and moves for his release on bail, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper by the Court in seisin
// 2 // of the case with the further condition that the Petitioner without prejudice to his defence would deposit a sum of Rs.6,00,000/- (Rupees six lakhs) before the said Court which shall be kept under long term fixed deposit in any Nationalized Bank and would be renewed from time to time as the Court deems proper; whose disbursement / release shall be subject to the final order as would be passed at the conclusion of the trial with further condition that he will co-operate with the investigation as and when required and will not tamper the evidence. The Petitioner is hereby directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 9th January, 2023 in between 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and on such other date/s as asked for in order to cooperate with the investigation.
Violation of any of the above condition(s) shall entail cancellation of bail.
4.
The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.
5.
Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.
(D.Dash) Judge Himansu