Himansu Behera vs State Of Odisha (Vig.)
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Orissa High Court

Himansu Behera vs State Of Odisha (Vig.) on 1 September, 2025

Author: Chittaranjan Dash

Bench: Chittaranjan Dash

                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
                              CRLA No.920 of 2025

                  Himansu Behera                      ....           Appellant

                                                Mr. R.K. Pradhan, Advocate

                                           -versus-

                  State of Odisha (VIG.)              ....         Respondent
                                                 Mr. Sanjay Kumar Das, SC
                                                  For Vigilance Department

                              CORAM:
            THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE CHITTARANJAN DASH

                                            ORDER

Order No.                                  01.09.2025

  01.       CRLA No. 920 of 2025
             1.      Heard.
             2.      Admit.

3. Scanned copy of the LCR be called for and Paper Book be prepared.

4. List this matter after receipt of the LCR and preparation of the Paper book.

5. Name of Mr. Sanjay Kumar Das, learned Standing Counsel for the State (Vigilance) be reflected in the brief as well as in the cause list.

(Chittaranjan Dash) Judge

1. This is an application for release of the Appellant on bail.

2. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for 4 (four) years and to pay a fine of ₹8,000/- (Rupees eight thousand) i.d. to undergo R.I. for 6 (six) months under Section 7 of the P.C. Act. No separate sentence under Section 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 has been imposed as per requirements of Section 71 of IPC, and he was all along on bail during the trial. It is further submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that he is in custody since 30.07.2025 i.e. the date of judgment.

3. Learned counsel for the State (Vigilance) objects the prayer for bail.

4. Having heard learned counsel for the Parties, it is directed that the Appellant be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned trial Court deems fit and proper.

5. The I.A. is accordingly disposed of.

(Chittaranjan Dash) Judge

1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. This is an application for stay of realisation of fine.

3. Considering the submissions made, it is directed that the realisation of fine amount shall remain stayed till disposal of the criminal appeal.

4. The I.A. is accordingly disposed of.

(Chittaranjan Dash) Judge

Sarbani

Designation: Junior Stenographer

Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 02-Sep-2025 14:26:51