p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.4157 of 2026 Jugeswar Behera … Petitioner Ms. P. Naidu, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa & Another … Opposite Parties Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP None (victim) CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)27.07.2026 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 Sindhekela PS Case No.235 of 2025 corresponding to Spl GR Case No.46 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Special Judge (POCSO), Balangir for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 137(2)/64(2)(m)/65(1) of BNS r/w Sec.6 of POCSO Act, on the main allegation of kidnapping the victim and committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon her. 3. Heard Ms. Pratyusha Naidu, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. None appears for the victim despite being duly informed as apprised by the learned Addl. PP. 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 p. 2 custody since 11.09.2025 with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime and keeping in view other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim and taking into account the inherent right of the accused- petitioner 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. 7. 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