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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.2807 of 2026
Ananta Pujari … Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Behera, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP
CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER(ORAL)24.07.2026
03.
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 Maidalpur PS Case No.132 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.1741 of 2025 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Nabarangpur for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.69 of BNS, on the main allegation of cohabiting with the victim by giving false assurance of marriage.
3. Heard, Mr. Santanu Kumar Behera, learned counsel for the petitioner; Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Additional 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-à-vis the accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 25.12.2025 and taking into p. 2 other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim and keeping in view 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 Jayakrushna