p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.35 of 2026 Babuli Behera & Another … Petitioners Mr. H.B. Dash, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Another … Opposite Parties Mr. R.B. Mishra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 11.02.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is an application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection Nimapada P.S. Case No. 289 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.915 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Nimapara, Dist. Puri, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 137(2)/87/96/61(2) of BNS, on the main allegation of assisting the co-accused to kidnap the victim by hatching a conspiracy. 3. Heard, Mr. Himanshu Bhusan Dash, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. R.B. Mishra, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 4. After having considered the rival submissions upon perusal of record, there appears allegation against the co-accused Bhagu Behera for kidnapping the victim, but the present petitioners are the father and the brother of the said Bhagu Behera and it is accordingly, alleged against them for assisting the co-accused, however, the petitioners are in custody since 14.12.2025 and in the p. 2 meantime, there is substantial progress in investigation. In that view of the matter and taking into consideration the allegation leveled against the petitioners and keeping in view the role as alleged against them, this Court without expressing any view on merit, admits each of the petitioners to bail. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stands allowed and each of the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) each with one solvent sureties 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 with the following condition:- (i) the petitioners shall cooperate with the investigation as and when required till submission of charge sheet. 6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. 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 S.Sasmal Designation: Jr. Stenographer