p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.10987 of 2025 Tapan Samal … Petitioner Mr. M.K. Panda, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Another … Opposite Parties Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 02.02.2026 03. 1. This is an application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Tangi P.S. Case No.198 of 2025 corresponding to Special G.R. Case No.101 of 2025 pending in the file of learned ADJ-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act, Cuttack, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 137(2)/296/115(2)/64(2)(m)/351(3)/3(5) of BNS r/w. Sec. 6 of the POCSO Act & Sec.9 & 10 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, on the main allegation of kidnapping the victim aged about less than 18 years and committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon her by marrying her. 2. Heard, Mr. Manoj Kumar Panda, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP 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 3. 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 12.07.2025 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim 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 merits admits the Petitioner to bail. 4. Hence, the bail application of the Petitioner stands allowed and the Petitioner is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) only with two solvent sureties 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 with following condition:- (i) the petitioner shall not contact the victim in any way or any manner and he shall not visit to the house or village of the victim till disposal of the case. 5. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. (G. Satapathy) Judge S.Sasmal Designation: Jr. Stenographer