Farhari Mahato v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.11304 of 2021 Farhari Mahato ....

Petitioner Miss Diptirekha Nanda Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P. Tripathy, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

02.02.2022.

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1. This matter is taken up through virtual mode. Order No.

2. Heard Miss Diptirekha Nanda, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. P. Tripathy, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 21st July, 2021 in connection with Lahunipada P.S.

Case No.103/2021 corresponding to G.R. Case No.403/2021 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Bonai for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 379/413/120-B of I.P.C.

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4. Having regard to the submissions made, the period of detention already undergone and the fact that the Petitioner appears to have been implicated in the case only on the basis of the statement of the co-accused coupled with the fact that the co-accused persons similarly situated have already been released on bail by order of this Court passed in BLAPL No.9231/2021, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Let the Petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter in the aforesaid case including the condition that he shall personally appear before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

7. As the restrictions due to resurgence of COVID-19 situation are continuing, learned counsel for the parties may utilize a printout of the order available in the High court's website, at par with certified copy, subject to attestation by the concerned Advocate, in the manner prescribed vide Court's Notice No.4587, dated 25th March, 2020, modified by Notice No.4798, dated 15th April, 2021 and Court's Office Order circulated vide Memo Nos.514 and 515 dated 7th January, 2022. (Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge

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