p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.7848 of 2025 Sumit Kumar Jena @ Tapu … Petitioner Mr. D. Das, proxy counsel on behalf of Mr. P.C. Jena, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. P. Satpathy, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 10.10.2025 02. 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 Jaleswar PS Case No.80 of 2022 corresponding to CT Case No.93 of 2022 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Jaleswar, for commission of offences punishable U/S.376 of IPC, on the main allegation of committing rape upon the victim. 3. Heard, Mr. Dhananjaya Das, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Pravash Chandra Jena, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. P. Satpathy, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. 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 p. 2 the allegation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials collected in support of the allegation against the petitioner and keeping in view of the petitioner avoiding the process of law for around three years and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage when the victim is yet to be examined in the trial. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. (G. Satapathy) Judge Subhasmita Designation: Sr. Stenographer