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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.9841 of 2025
Kailash Chandra Rout and others
… Petitioners
Mr. D.P. Dhal, Sr. Advocate along with Mr. K. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP
CORAM:
JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER(ORAL) 29.01.2026
04.
1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode).
2. This is the bail application U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Khaira PS Case No. 227 of 2025 corresponding to CT Case No.1161 of 2025 pending in the Court of learned JMFC, Soro being charge sheeted for commission of offence punishable U/Ss.85/108/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of abetting commission of suicide of the deceased by subjecting her to torture and cruelty in furtherance of their common intention.
3. Heard, Mr. Debi Prasad Dhal, learned Sr. counsel who is being assisted by Mr. Kaustuva Mohanty, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record.
4. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of p. 2 the offences as alleged against the petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 30.07.2025 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the status of the Petitioners as in-laws of the deceased and marriage of the deceased having solemnized 24 years before and keeping in view the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits the petitioners to bail.
5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stands allowed and they are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Court in seisin of the case on such terms and conditions as deem fit and proper by it.
6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules.
(G. Satapathy)
Judge
Priyajit