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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.11658 of 2025
Ranjit Routray @ Nibash & another … Petitioners
Mr. S.P.Das, Advocate -versus-
State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. S.Pradhan, Addl. PP None for the Informant
CORAM:
JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER(ORAL)
29.01.2026
03.
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 petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Jankia PS Case No.379 of 2025 corresponding to G.R.Case No.803 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C.(CT), Khurda, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.109/ 115(2)/ 118(2)/ 126(2)/ 296/ 3(5)/ 303(2)/ 351(2)/ 74 of BNS on the main allegation of attempting to take away the life of the injured-victim by assaulting him and assisting co-accused, Basudeb Routray to inflict cut injuries on the person of the injured- victim by means of sharp-cutting weapon.
3. Heard Mr. S.P.Das, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Pradhan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the present matter and perused the record. None appears for the informant despite being appeared through a 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 pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 09.10.2025 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the main allegation of inflicting cut injuries to the victim by means of sharp-cutting weapon being directed against the co-accused Basudeb Routray, who is not before this Court in this bail application and keeping in view the only allegation appearing against the petitioner being for giving fist and kick blows to the injured and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits the petitioners to bail.
5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stands allowed and the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) each with one solvent surety each 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.
(G. Satapathy)
Judge Manoj