IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.12128 of 2025 Chandrakanta Jena … Petitioner Mr. P.C. Jena, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. T.K. Acharya, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 23.02.2026 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 petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Bhograi PS Case No.292 of 2025 corresponding to CT Case No.532 of 2025 pending in the file of learned GN- cum-JMFC, Bhograi for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.64(1) of BNS r/w Sec.67 of IT Act, on the main allegation of committing rape upon the victim and further committing such act by threatening to viral her obscene photographs and videos. 3. Heard Mr. Pravash Chandra Jena, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. T.K. Acharya, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 4. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offence as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis the allegation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials placed on record, including the statement of the victim and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage, especially when the victim is yet to be examined. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A soft copy of the order be immediately communicated to the learned trial Court. (G. Satapathy) Judge Jayakrushna