This single-judge order grants anticipatory bail to the petitioner in connection with charges under the IPC, imposing specific conditions including the prohibition on contacting the informant.
Order for anticipatory bail granted with a bond of Rs.10,000 and two sureties, subject to conditions regarding interrogation and non-interference with witnesses.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.16132 of 2021
Balaram Panda
…. Petitioner
Mr. L. Bhuyan, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opp. Party
Mr. Akshya Kumar Beura, Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
Order No.
JUSTICE S.K. SAHOO
ORDER
02.02.2022
This matter is taken up through video conferencing
mode.
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned counsel for the State.
This is an application under section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in connection with C.T. Case No.826 of 2021 arising out of Soro P.S. Case No.390 of 2021 pending in the Court of learned J.M.F.C., Soro for alleged commission of offences under sections 406/420/506/34 of the Indian Penal Code.
Perused the F.I.R.
Considering the nature of accusation against the petitioner and since the offences are triable by Magistrate and the co-accused has been released on anticipatory bail and on hearing the learned counsel for the State, I am inclined to release the petitioner on anticipatory bail and
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accordingly, this Court directs that in the event of arrest of the petitioner in connection with the aforesaid case, he shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) with two sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting officer with further conditions that he shall make himself available for interrogation by the I.O. as and when required and he shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to the Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall not try to come in contact with the informant in any manner either including electronic media.
Violation of any of the above conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.
The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.
Parties may utilize the soft copy of this order available in the High Court’s website or print out thereof at par with certified copy in the manner prescribed vide Office Order dated 7th January 2022.
( S.K. Sahoo)
Judge
RKM
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to an order for anticipatory bail in connection with the alleged offences under the IPC in the facts and circumstances of the case.
Balaram Panda
State of Odisha
S.K. Sahoo
As recorded by the court registry
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