Bikas Malik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.11456 of 2021 Bikas Malik ....

Petitioner Mr. P.K.Panda-3 Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S.K.Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

28.01.2022.

Order No.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through virtual mode.

2. Heard Mr. P.K.Panda-3, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. S.K.Mishra, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 26th September, 2017 in connection with Khantapada P.S.

Case No.416/2017 corresponding to C.T. Case No.2172/2017 pending in the court of learned Sessions Judge, Balasore for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 394/397 of I.P.C.

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4. Having regard to the submissions made, the materials on record and the fact that the Petitioner is in custody for more than four and half years by now and the allegation relates to only snatching away cash of Rs.500/- from the informant, 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 appear before the court in seisin over the matter 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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