Page 1 of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.1966 of 2026 Manoranjan Behera ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Chitta Ranjan Sahu -versus- State of Odisha ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. – Mr. S. Behera, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 22.04.2026 Order No. 01. 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 C.T. Case No.23 of 2026, arising out of Laxmisagar P.S. Case No.628 of 2025, pending in the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Bhubaneswar for alleged commission of offence punishable under Sections U/s 85/126(2)/127(2)/296/117(2), /109, 316(2) of BNS read with U/s4 of the D.P. Act. 4. It is stated by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner is languishing in custody since 10.11.2025. He further Page 2 of 3. contended that in the meantime investigation has been concluded and final charge-sheet has been filed. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submitted that the injury sustained by the injured is simple in nature. It was also contended that the Petitioner happens to be the husband of the victim and that the present case has been registered due to some disturbances between the husband and wife. It is alleged that the Petitioner assaulted the wife by means of a knife causing her to sustain bleeding injuries. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further contended that since the Petitioner has already undergone pre-trial detention of five months, since the charge-sheet has been filed in the meantime and that there is no possibility of the trial being concluded in the near future, the Petitioner be enlarged on bail on any suitable terms and conditions. 5. Learned counsel for the State on the other hand objected to the release of the Petitioner on the ground of gravity and seriousness of the allegation. He further submitted that although the injuries sustained are not grievous in nature however, the Petitioner has cause three injuries by means of a knife. Alleging to the relationship between the Petitioner and the Informant as has been husband and wife, learned counsel for the State contended that such crime is heinous in nature and, as such, the learned counsel for the State contended that the present bail application is devoid of merit and liable to be rejected. 6. Regard being had to the submissions made by the learned counsel for the both sides and on a careful examination of the surrounding facts and circumstances as well as the nature and gravity of the allegation, and further taking note of the nature of the injury and the period of custodial detention, this Court is inclined to release the Petitioner on bail subject to stringent conditions. Page 3 of 3. 7. Hence, it is directed that let 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. 8. Release of the petitioner shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:- I. Petitioner shall not harass, terrorise or threaten the victim and her family members; II. shall appear before the learned trial Court on each and every date fixed unless the personal appearance is dispensed with; Violation of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of the bail application. 9. The BLAPL is, accordingly, disposed of. ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Sisir Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT