IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.9216 of 2024
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Ranjan Behera @ Atul Petitioner
Represented By Adv. -
Jyotirmaya Sahoo
-versus-
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State Of Odisha Opposite Parties
Represented By Adv. -
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR
MOHAPATRA
ORDER
31.08.2024
Order No.
1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid
Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as
learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.
Perused the records.
3. This is an application under Section 482 BNSS,
2023 filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving
offence punishable under Sections 452,294,323, 354(B),
509, 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code read with section
12 of POCSO Act.
4. Considering the seriousness of the allegation,
gravity of the offence and the fact of the case, although I
am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner
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however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioner
surrenders and moves for bail before the learned 4th
Additional Sessions Judge, POCSO, Khurda in T.R.Case
No.351 of 2024 arising out of Banpur P.S.Case No.222
of 2024 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 circumstances of the case. Release of the
Petitioner shall be subject to the following conditions:
i) shall not indulge in similar nature of offence
while on bail;
ii) shall cooperate with the investigation and
appear before the I.O. as and when required
for the purpose of investigation;
iii) shall not threaten, influence, harass or
defame the informant and her family
members
iv) shall appear before the concerned Police
Station once in a week preferably on
Sunday between 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. for a
period of two months and thereafter once in
a fortnight for a period of two months
v) In the event violation of any of the conditions,
particularly if the Petitioner commits the
same offence against the victim, it is open to
the trial court to proceed against the
Petitioner and taken him to custody.
5. The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.
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6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per
Rules.
( ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA)
JUDGE
RKS
Signature Not Verified
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Digitally Signed
Signed by: RAMESH KUMAR SINGH
Reason: Authentication
Location: High Court of Orissa
Date: 02-Sep-2024 15:34:29