IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.12902 of 2024 Shankar Pradhan …. Petitioner Mr. B.P. Nanda, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Ray, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 02.01.2025 01. 1. Heard Mr. Nanda, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Ray, learned AGA for the State. 2. Instant petition under Section 483 BNSS is filed for release of the petitioner on bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1118 of 2024 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Puri corresponding to Kumbharpada P.S. Case No.386 of 2024 on the grounds stated therein. 3. Mr. Nanda, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was found at the spot and is having no criminal antecedent of similar nature. It is further submitted that he is in custody from 13th November, 202 and considering the same, the petitioner should be allowed to go on bail. 4. Mr. Ray, learned AGA for the State objected such release on the ground that the petitioner was involved in preparation of dacoity and is responsible for commission of offence under Section 111(3) of BNS with punishment for a term which shall not be less than five years but may extend to imprisonment for life. Page 2 of 2 5. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. As it appears that the petitioner and others were surrounded by the local police and recovery of seized weapons is shown from the possession of them. As to how the interception has taken place with the arrest of the petitioner along with others have been described in the FIR. It is alleged that the petitioner and others were preparing dacoity in a nearby place. However, having regard to the claim that the petitioner is having no other criminal antecedent except one from the year 2018 which is not similar in nature and having regard to the fact that substantial part of investigation appears to be over, recording the objection of learned AGA for the State, this Court is of the view that the petitioner should be released on bail subject to following conditions. 6. Hence, it is ordered. 7. In the result, petition under Section 483 BNSS stands allowed. Consequently, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1118 of 2024 corresponding to Kumbharpada P.S. Case No.386 of 2024 subject to him furnishing a bail bond of Rs.40,000/-(Rupees forty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of learned S.D.J.M., Puri, who shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, he shall attend the PS once in a week and continue to do so, till the time the investigation is concluded. 8. BLAPL stands disposed of. 9. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok Designation: Asst. Registrar-Cum-Senior Secretary