The High Court declined to grant anticipatory bail, observing that its release on surrender in the underlying case will be considered separately. It directed early disposal if parity exists with a released co-accused.
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ABLAPL No.5138 OF 2020
Considering the submissions made and keeping in view the nature of accusations, as also the surrounding circumstances; while being not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, it is observed that in the event the petitioner surrenders in the court in seisin of the case in connection with Kumbharpada P.S. Case No.31 of 2015 corresponding to G.R. Case No.235 of 2015 on the file of learned S.D.J.M. Puri and moves for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit; further taking into account the factum of release of co-accused person on bail and if similarly situated on the ground of parity, as per law and disposed of early in accordance with law without being influenced by this order so as to enable the petitioner to move the next higher forum early, in case necessity so arises.
The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.
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D. Dash, J.
Basu
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Whether anticipatory bail shall be granted to the petitioner in the instant proceedings.
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D. Dash
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