Chhanda Charan Ratha v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.16405 of 2021 Chhanda Charan Ratha ....

Petitioner Mr.B.R.Tripathy, Advocate, -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. Karunakar Das, ASC

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

26.09.2022 03.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement Order No.

(virtual/physical mode).

2.

The Petitioner having been implicated in connection with Kantamal P.S. Case No.128 of 2020 corresponding to Special Case (NDPS) No.39 of 2020 on the file of learned Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Boudh for alleged commission of offence under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B), I.P.C. has filed this application under section 438 of Cr.P.C. for grant of bail in the event of his arrest in the said case. 3.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

4.

Considering the submissions made and on going through the materials as placed as also taking into account the surrounding circumstances; while being not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner; this application stands

// 2 // disposed of with an observation that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the court in seisin of the aforesaid case within three weeks hence and moves for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit, without being prejudiced by this order and disposed of early in accordance with law.

5.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. Interim order dated 21.01.2022 stands vacated.

6.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D.Dash) Judge Himansu