p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.11875 of 2025 Indrajeet Sunani … Petitioner Mr. R.L. Pattnaik, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. P. Satpathy, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 12.02.2026 01. 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 Malkangiri PS Case No.0243 of 2023 corresponding to GR Case No.286 of 2023 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Malkangiri for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.420/408/409 and 34 of IPC, on the main allegation of misappropriating the money in the capacity of employee of Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited, Malkangiri of the members of self-help group who have deposited the money in the said institution. 3. In course of hearing, Mr. Rajib Lochan Pattnaik, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that even if the materials on record are taken into consideration, at best a case of misappropriation Rs.3,02,937/- is attracted against the petitioner, but the petitioner has already been detained in custody for a sufficient period and in the meantime, charge sheet has already been submitted and therefore, the petitioner may kindly be granted bail. p. 2 4. On the other hand, Mr. P. Satpathy, learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that not only the petitioner has misappropriated the aforesaid amount, but also the other co-accused persons jointly misappropriated the amount of Rs.21,96,606/- from the innocent members of self-help groups and no leniency should be extended to the petitioner. Accordingly, Mr.Satapathy prays to reject the bail application of the petitioner. 5. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-a-vis the accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 10.10.2025 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits the petitioner to bail. 6. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands allowed and the petitioner is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) only with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Court in seisin of the case on such terms and conditions as deem fit and proper by it. 7. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the concerned Court, who shall afterwards communicate the same to the concerned Jail through e-mail for reference. (G. Satapathy) Judge Pravakar