Petitioner sought anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged offences under sections 417/493/376(2)(n)/354/323/294/34 IPC. The court declined pre-arrest bail but directed that if he surrenders within three weeks and applies for regular bail, it be considered on merit and decided early.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL NO.8626 OF 2021
Prasanta Kumar Sethi …. Petitioner Mr.A.C. Behera, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr.G.N. Rout, ASC, Mr. S.P. Dash, Adv. (Informant).
CORAM:
MR. JUSTICE D. DASH
ORDER
Order No.
06.03.2024
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with the observation that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the Court in seisin of the aforesaid case within three weeks hence and moves for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit and disposed of early in accordance with law so as to enable the Petitioner to approach the next higher forum early in case necessity so arises.
The case record be made available at the cost of the Petitioner.
(D. Dash),
Judge.
Narayan
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: NARAYAN HO Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 07-Mar-2024 17:22:15
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail under section 438 Cr.P.C. should be granted to the petitioner implicated in Aul P.S. Case No.186 of 2021 for offences including section 376(2)(n) IPC.
8 provisions across 2 enactments
Prasanta Kumar Sethi
State of Odisha
D. Dash
As recorded by the court registry
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