Judgment · High Court

Petitioners Mr. Kabiraj Pradhan, Advocate State of Odisha -versus- …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, A.S.C. CORAM: JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA ORDER 12.09.2022 Order No.

#1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

#2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

#3. This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 498-A/341/323/307/506/34, I.P.C. and Section 4 of D.P. Act.

#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 J.M.F.C., Ranpur in G.R. Case No.311 of 2022 corresponding to Chandpur P.S. Case No.116 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today, they shall be released on bail on such terms and // 2 // conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. While imposing conditions for bail, learned Magistrate shall also impose the following additional conditions – (i) While on bail, the Petitioners shall not threaten, terrorise, ill-treat or harass the Informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever; (ii) They shall appear before the I.O. and shall cooperate with the investigation as and when required. Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of bail of the Petitioners. The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules.

#6. S.K.Parida (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge