p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.11580 of 2025 Srikanta Rout @ Kalia … Petitioner Mr. R.N.Rout, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R.Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 12.02.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Khaira PS Case No.272 of 2025 corresponding to CT Case No.1371 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Soro for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 329(4)/296/64/351(2)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing rape upon the victim. 3. In the course of hearing, Mr.Rajendra Narayan Rout, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the medical evidence of the victim is totally silent with regard to commission of rape upon her, but the petitioner has been alleged to have committed rape upon the victim, however, the victim is a married lady and the medical evidence remaining silent with regard to commission of rape, the petitioner may kindly be granted bail. p. 2 4. On the other hand, Mr.M.R.Patra, learned Addl. PP by placing the statement of the victim submits that medical evidence is not sine qua non to constitute the commission of rape upon a lady, more particularly when the victim was examined in this case after some days of the occurrence, however, the statement of the victim clearly indicating about petitioner committing rape upon her, the bail application of the petitioner may kindly be rejected. 5. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials placed on record together with the statement of the victim and taking into account the other circumstance on record in entirety, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage. 6. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A copy of this order be immediately communicated to the learned trial Court. (G. Satapathy) Judge kishore