IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.4517 of 2026 Karuna @ Ashis Swain @ Ashish Swain … Petitioner Mr. Jagabandhu Sahu, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 15.05.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Balangir Town P.S. Case No.65 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.190 of 2026 pending in the Court of learned S.D.J.M., Balangir for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.310(4)/310(5) of BNS read with Section 25(1)(a) of Arms Act, on the main allegation of congregating in an isolated place along with co-accused persons being armed with deadly weapons and preparing to commit dacoity in the vicinity of Balangir Town. 3. Heard, Mr. Jagabandhu Sahu, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. 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-a-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 03.02.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and there being no criminal antecedent reported against the petitioner except one case and keeping in view 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. 5. 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. 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 Rabi Designation: Personal Assistant