p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.11976 of 2025 Gopinath Kunda @ Baidhar … Petitioner Mrs. S. Jena, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Another … Opposite Parties Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 27.01.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is an application U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Kissannagar P.S. Case No. 226 of 2025 corresponding to Special G.R. Case No. 155 of 2025 pending in the Court of learned ADJ-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act, Cuttack, for commission of offence punishable U/S.65(2) of BNS r/w. Sec.6 of the POCSO Act, on the main allegation of committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon a mentally challenged victim aged about 12 years. 3. Heard, Mrs. Sujata Jena, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. None appears for the victim despite being duly informed as apprised by the learned State counsel. p. 2 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 accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials collected in support of the allegation against the petitioner and taking into account the statement of the mother of the victim and there being allegation against the petitioner for ravishing a mentally challenged minor girl, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 5. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. In view of the alternative prayer as advanced for the petitioner, the learned trial Court is requested to expedite the trial. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. A copy of this order be immediately transmitted to the concerned Court for compliance. (G. Satapathy) Judge S.Sasmal Designation: Jr. Stenographer