Order No. 27.01.2022

01. This matter is taken up through video conferencing.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the State.

This is an application under section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in connection with Kolabira P.S. Case No. 175 of 2021 corresponding to C.T. Case No. 2901 of 2021 pending in the Court of learned S.D.J.M., Jharsuguda for commission of alleged offences under sections 147 , // 2 // 148, 341,294, 427, 353, 283, 435, 506/149 of the Indian Penal Code .

Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the father of petitioner no.1 died on account of a road accident, which was caused by a truck being driven in a rash and negligent manner and allegation has been levelled that the petitioners and others blocked the road for some time demanding compensation and committed certain overt-acts. It is further submitted that in view of the nature of accusation against the petitioners and the surrounding circumstances under which the alleged occurrence has taken place, the prayer for anticipatory bail 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, the background of the case, the nature of accusation and the fact that the offences are triable by Magistrate, I am inclined to release the petitioners on anticipatory bail and accordingly, this Court directs that in the event of arrest of the petitioners in connection with the aforesaid case, they shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/-(rupees ten thousand) each with two sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting officer with further conditions that they shall make Page 2 of 3 // 3 // themselves available for interrogation by the I.O. as and when required and they shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing any facts to the Courts or to the Investigating Officer.

Violation of any of the above conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.

The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. Parties may utilize the soft copy of this order available in the High Court's website or print out thereof at par with certified copy in the manner prescribed vide office order dated 7th January 2022.

( S.K. Sahoo) Judge PKSahoo Page 3 of 3