Page 1 of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.3147 of 2026 Samir Sahu ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Jyotirmaya Sahoo S.K. Pattnaik -versus- State Of Odisha ..... Opposite Party Represented by Adv. – Mr. U.C. Jena, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 21.05.2026 Order No. 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner and learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the State-Opposite Party. Perused the materials placed before this Court. 3. The present bail application under Section 483 of B.N.S.S. has been filed by the Petitioner for regular bail in connection with G.R. Case No.169 of 2026, arising out of Paikmal P.S. Case No.36 of 2026, pending in the Court of learned S.D.J.M., Padampur for alleged commission of offence punishable under Sections 318(4)/336(3)/340(1)/61(2)/3(5) of BNS read with section 65/72 of I.T. Act. Page 2 of 3. 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner is in custody since 06.03.2026. He further contended that in the meantime investigation has been concluded and final charge-sheet has bene filed on 08.05.2026. Learned counsel for the Petitioner at the outset contended that as per the prosecution allegation, the account of the Petitioner was used for cybercrime. He further submitted that the Petitioner is induced to claim his account in return a sum of Rs.10,000/. It is further contended that the Petitioner is not a Party to the conspiracy and the crime. The only crime of the Petitioner is that he had shared his account with on third party who had induced him to do so. He further contended that although the Petitioner is having three criminal antecedents, however, he is ready and willing to abide by any terms and conditions that would impose by this Court in the event the Petitioner is released on bail. 5. Learned counsel for the State on the other hand objected to release the Petitioner on bail on the ground of gravity and seriousness of the allegation. He further contended that in the event the Petitioner is released on bail, there is every likelihood that he might have abscond from justice. 6. Having heard learned counsels for the respective parties and on careful examination of the gravity and seriousness of the allegation as well as the role of the present Petitioner in the alleged crime. Further keeping in view the fact that the charge-sheet has already been filed, this Court is inclined to release the Petitioner on bail subject to the Petitioner furnishing a bail bond of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Thirty thousand) with two solvent sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned court in seisin over the matter. In such eventuality, the learned court in seisin over the matter shall do well to release the Petitioner on bail on such terms and conditions as may Page 3 of 3. deem just and proper. However, violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of the bail. 7. The BLAPL is, accordingly, disposed of. ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Sisir Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT