IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.13186 of 2025 Sri Kamal Lochan Das … Petitioner Mr. M.K. Nayak, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. C. Mohanty, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)29.04.2026 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 Basta PS Case No.126 of 2023 corresponding to Spl. Case No.113 of 2023 pending in the file of learned Addl. District Judge-cum-Spl Judge POCSO, Balasore for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.363/376(2)(f)/376(3) of BNS r/w Sec.6 of POCSO Act, on the main allegation of kidnapping the victim and committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon her. 3. Heard, Mr. Manoj Kumar Nayak, learned counsel for the petitioner appearing virtually and Mr. C. Mohanty, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record and the father of the victim appearing virtually. 4. 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 accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials placed on record together with the statement of the victim and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the concerned Court. (G. Satapathy) Judge Jayakrushna