Allowed

Pinky Gouda v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC15 Nov 2021ABLAPL/13701/2021

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In ABLAPL No.13701 of 2021, the High Court of Orissa granted pre-arrest bail to the Petitioner. The Court held that the bail would not hinder a fair investigation as the Petitioner was willing to cooperate and had no risk of absconding. The order was subject to conditions regarding investigation cooperation and report of no graver offences.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner to be released on bail by the arresting officer on such terms as deemed just and proper.

Pinky Gouda Vs State of Odisha — Anticipatory Bail | Orissa HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

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ABLAPL No.13701 of 2021

Pinky Gouda

Petitioner

-versus-

State of Odisha

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…. Opposite Party

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CORAM: JUSTICE S. PUJAHARI

Order No.

ORDER 15.11.2021

This matter is taken up through Hybrid mode.

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The Petitioner apprehending her arrest in Tarasingi P.S. Case No.0260 of 2021 registered for alleged commission of offence punishable under Sections 341, 323, 294, 506, 34 of I.P.C., has filed this petition for her release on pre-arrest bail.

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Heard the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned counsel for the State.

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4. Perused the F.I.R. allegations.

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On consideration of the allegations made in the F.I.R. and also the submissions made, especially the nature and character of allegations, circumstances in which the offences stated to have been committed and it being not disputed that the Petitioner’s release on pre-arrest bail shall not be an hindrance to a free and fair

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investigation, this Court is of the view that the Petitioner has made out a case for her release on pre-arrest bail, more particularly when she is ready and willing to cooperate with the investigation and she has no chance of absconding and/or tampering with the prosecution evidence, if released on pre-arrest bail.

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Hence, this Court directs that in the event of arrest of the Petitioner in connection with the aforesaid case, she be released on bail by the Officer effecting arrest on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper.

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However, the aforesaid order is subject to the condition that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and no other graver offence is reported against the Petitioner besides the aforesaid offences. 8. The ABLAPL is, accordingly, disposed of being allowed. 9. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (S. Pujahari) Judge

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MRS/SKB

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