IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.11521 of 2025 Jitu @ Satyabrata Mallik … Petitioner Mr. S.N. Mishra-4, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 17.02.2026 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 Simulia PS Case No.63 of 2025 corresponding to CT Case No.251 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Soro for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.331(4)/305(a)/103(1)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing murder of one Sukanti Sahoo by assaulting her with lethal weapons. 3. Heard Mr. Satya Narayan Mishra-4, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, 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, together with commencement of trial with examination two witnesses in the meantime and the material witnesses like witnesses to the disclosure and recovery having not yet been examined and the case being based on circumstantial evidence, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage. 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