p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.1441 of 2025 Rupan Mandal … Petitioner Mr. B.K. Das, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. A. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 13.10.2025 04. 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 R. Udayagiri P.S. Case No.16 of 2006 corresponding to S.T. Case No.10 of 2024 (G.R. Case No.66(K) of 2006) pending in the file of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Paralakhemundi, for commission of offences punishable U/S. 147/ 148/ 396/ 332/ 333/ 307/ 342/ 427/120(B)/454/149 of I.P.C. read with Sec. 4 of E.S. Act and Sec. 25/27 of Arms Act, on the main allegation of committing murder with dacoity. 3. Heard, Mr. Basanta Kumar Das, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. A. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 4. Admittedly, this case was registered in the year 2006, but the petitioner was arrested only on 17.01.2024 on the strength of execution of NBWA p. 2 issued against him. The paramount consideration in granting bail is securing attendance of the accused at the trial, but the conduct of the petitioner in this case does not justify his release on bail because he has not only absconded for around 18 years, but also the trial has suffered. The allegation against the petitioner is also serious and grave. Further, the petitioner is also allegedly involved in another four cases. 5. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and after having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis the allegations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials collected in support of the allegation against the petitioner, this Court does not find any good ground to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. The petitioner is, however, at liberty to renew his prayer for bail after examination of material witnesses. 6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. (G. Satapathy) Judge S.Sasmal Designation: Jr. Stenographer