Petitioner sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a grievance redressal case. The Court declined the plea but granted liberty to surrender and apply for regular bail within 21 days with strict timelines for disposal.
Liberty granted to surrender within 21 days and move for regular bail, to be disposed of strictly within first and second hours.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.10116 of 2023
Manoj Naik
…. Petitioner
Mr. S.K.Bhanjadeo,Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr. S.Mishra, A.S.C.
CORAM:
JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA
ORDER
Order No.
26.09.2023
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working days hence and move for bail. On such event, the learned Magistrate shall consider their application for bail in the first hour strictly on the basis of the materials on record. In case of rejection of the bail application, the Petitioner may move for bail before the higher forum in the second hour. On such event, the higher forum shall consider and dispose of the bail application of the Petitioner on the same day strictly on the basis of the materials on record, by maintaining the principles of parity, if applicable.
Rubi
( A.K Mohapatra )
Judge
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: RUBI BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, C utta ck Date: 02-Oct-2023 15:53:22
1 issue framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to the petitioner apprehending arrest under IPC Sections 341/325/326/34.
Manoj Naik
State of Odisha
A.K. Mohapatra
As recorded by the court registry
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