Srikanta Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.16080 of 2022 Srikanta Pradhan and others ....

Petitioners Mr.S.K.Jena, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.P.K.Rout, A.G.A.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

22.12.2022 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. Government Advocate 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 341,323,294, 506, 427/34 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 S.D.J.M., Jajpur in C.T.Case No.2629 of 2022 Corresponding to Jajpur Sadar P.S.Case No.332 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