ORDER

This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical) mode.

2. The Petitioner apprehending his arrest and likely detention in connection with CMC (PMLA) Case No.34 of 2016 on the file of learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Court, Khurda at Bhubaneswar has filed this application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with a prayer for his release on bail in the above event.

3. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

I have gone through the averments taken in the application filed by the Petitioner as also the documents annexed thereto. The objection affidavit with the annexed documents and the additional affidavit filed by the Petitioner have also been perused.

4. On registration of Kharavelanagar P.S. Case No.44(4) of 2013, on receipt of an F.I.R. on 07.02.2013, after investigation, charge-sheet was filed on 10.07.2013. Another F.I.R. being received at the same Police Station on 27.05.2013, investigation being made, charge-sheet was also filed on 28.07.2013.

When the matter stood thus, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took up investigation of these cases together with