p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.37 of 2026 Nanda Kishore Barchi … Petitioner Ms. P. Sahu, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 16.03.2026 02. 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 Jeypore Mahila PS Case No.70 of 2024 corresponding to TR Case No.15 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Adhoc Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-FTSC-Jeypore for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.376(2)(n)/506 of IPC r/w Sec.6 of POCSO Act on the main allegation of committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon the victim. 3. Heard Ms. Puspanjali Sahu, learned counsel for the petitioner appearing virtually and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. None appears for the victim despite having entered appearance through a counsel. 4. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis p. 2 the accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials placed on record and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety and keeping in view the evidence of the victim and there being the presumption as available U/S.29 POCSO Act against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the learned trial Court. (G. Satapathy) Judge Jayakrushna