Page 1 of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.1965 of 2026 Ananta Kishan @ Kisan ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Rudra Narayan Parija -versus- 1) state of odisha ..... Opposite Parties 2) victim Represented by Adv. – A.Mohanty, A.S.C. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 15.05.2026 Order No. 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner and learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the State- Opposite Party. Perused the materials placed before this Court. 3. The present bail application under Section 483 of B.N.S.S has been filed by the Petitioner for regular bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1228 of 2025, arising out of Rajgangpur P.S. Case No.617 of 2025, pending in the Court of learned J.M.F.C., Rajgangpur for alleged commission of offence punishable under Section 69 of the BNS. 4. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner is in custody since 25.11.2025. He further contended that in the meantime investigation has been concluded and the final charge sheet has been filed. He further submitted at this juncture Page 2 of 3. contended that the Petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case at the instance of the victim. He further submitted that both the Petitioner and the victim were in a love relationship. Since the marriage between them did not materialise, the victim has lodged this FIR against the present Petitioner implicating him as an accused for the commission of an offence as alleged in the FIR. He further submitted that in the meantime the matter has been amicably settled and as per the compromise, the victim has agreed not to oppose the release of the Petitioner on bail. 5. Learned counsel appearing for the victim did not dispute the submissions made by learned counsel for the Petitioner that the matter has been amicably settled. The victim has also filed an affidavit through her counsel supporting the factum of compromise both sides. On perusal of the affidavit, it appears that they both have agreed to marry. 6. Pursuant to the order passed by this Court on 22.04.2026, the statement of the victim recorded under Section 183 of the BNSS has been forwarded to this Court in a sealed envelope. The envelope was opened in court. On perusal of the statement of the victim, it appears that she had a relationship with the accused since last 5 years and that the accused has assured the victim to marry her. Since the accused did not marry, the victim lodged this FIR against the accused. In her statement, she has specifically admitted that the matter has been compromised and that the accused has agreed to marry the victim. In such view of the matter, the victim does not want to proceed further in the present case. 7. Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, objected to the release of the Petitioner on bail on the ground of gravity and Page 3 of 3. seriousness of the allegation. He further contended that in the event the Petitioner is released on bail, there is every likelihood that he might abscond which would cause delay in conclusion of the trial. 8. Having heard learned counsel for the respective parties and on careful consideration of the surrounding facts as well as materials on record, further taking note of the affidavit filed on behalf of the victim as well as statement of the victim recorded under Section 183 of the BNSS, this Court is inclined to release the Petitioner on bail subject to imposition of stringent conditions. 9. Hence, it is directed that the Petitioner be released on bail in the aforesaid case on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.40,000/- (Rupees Forty thousand) with two solvent sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned court in seisin over the matter. 10. It is open for the Court in seisin over the matter to impose any other conditions as may be deemed just and proper. Violation of any other conditions shall entail cancellation of the bail application. 11. The BLAPL is, accordingly, disposed of. ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Anil Designation: Junior Stenographer