Ganapati Agro Owner Granted Pre-Arrest Bail

Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack

Order Date: 14.08.2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioner Dukhisyam Mahapatra, proprietor of Ganapati Agro, versus State of Odisha.
• Case numbers: G.R. Case No.5336 of 2022 before learned J.M.F.C.-I (C.T.), Sambalpur; originating from Burla P.S. Case No.397 of 2022.
• Allegations: Petitioner allegedly connived with co‑accused to obtain a loan for purchase of a Power Tiller from Ganapati Agro, which was never sold.
• Charges: Offences under Sections 420, 468, 471, 120‑B of the Indian Penal Code.
• Proceedings: Petition for pre‑arrest bail filed; State opposed bail during the investigation.

Final Outcome

• Court directed that the petitioner may obtain bail upon surrender within three weeks and moving for bail, subject to verification of any similar criminal antecedent.
• Bail to be granted by the learned court in seisin on terms deemed just and proper.
• If a criminal antecedent of similar nature is discovered, the order shall not take effect.
• Petitioner must cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
• The application is disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Bail, Agricultural Loan Fraud