Order No. 23.02.2022

01. This matter is taken up through Hybrid arrangement (video conferencing/physical mode).

Heard the 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.77 of 2021 arising out of Talasari Marine P.S. Case No.95 of 2021 pending in the Court of learned Gramya Nyayalay -cum- J.M.F.C., Bhograi for alleged commission of offences under sections 498-A / 302 / 304-B / 201 / 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

Perused the first information report annexed to the anticipatory bail application.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there is no specific allegation against the petitioner so as // 2 // to constitute ingredients of offences under sections 304-B and 302 of the Indian Penal Code and therefore, the anticipatory bail application of the petitioner may be favourably considered.

Learned counsel for the State opposed the prayer for anticipatory bail.

Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the respective parties, while not inclining to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, it is observed that in the event the petitioner surrenders in the Court below and moves for bail before the learned Court below within a period of four weeks from today, the same shall be disposed of as expeditiously as possible by the Courts below in accordance with law. The case records shall be made available to the Court concerned for adjudication of the bail application.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

( S.K. Sahoo) Judge RKM Page 2 of 2