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Sukanta Marthi v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC21 Sept 2023ABLAPL/9212/2023

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What is this about?

The single-judge High Court declined automatic anticipatory bail but granted immunity upon surrendering to the Magistrate within three weeks, subject to conditions regarding conduct and antecedents in a theft/money-related offense.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner to surrender before S.D.J.M., Khurda within three weeks to be released on bail subject to conditions on antecedents and conduct.

Sukanta Marthi Vs State of Odisha — Cheating and Forgery | Orissa HC (2023)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

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ABLAPL No.9212 of 2023

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Sukanta Marthi

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Petitioner

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Mr.Jyotirmaya Sahoo, Advocate

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-versus-

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State of Odisha

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…. Opposite Party

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Mr.M.K.Mohanty,, A.S.C.

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CORAM: JUSTICE A.K.MOHAPATRA

ORDER

Order No.

21.09.2023

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

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Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records.

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This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Section 379/34 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 51 of OMMC Rules.

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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 Petitioner, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioner surrenders and moves for bail before the learned S.D.J.M.,Khurda in G.R.Case No.757 of 2023 arising out of Khurda Sadar P.S. Case No.233 of 2023 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and

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circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of criminal antecedents of similar nature against the Petitioner. Release of the Petitioners shall be subject to the condition that the Petitioner shall not indulge in similar nature of offence and shall not allow his vehicle to be used in similar nature of offence while on bail.

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The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

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Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules.

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RKS

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(A.K. Mohapatra)
Judge

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Signed by: RAMESH KUMAR SINGH Designation: Ex-A.R.-cum-Sr. Secretary Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 26-Sep-2023 17:39:55

Sukanta Marthi v. State of Odisha

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