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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.5377 of 2026
Braja Kishore Mali
… Petitioner
Mr. A.S. Paul, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. P. Satpathy, Addl. PP
CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER(ORAL)28.07.2026
01.
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 Pipili PS Case No.219 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.302 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Pipili for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.310(4)/310(5) of BNS r/w Sec.25 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 some area.
3. Heard, Mr. Amlan Shakti Paul, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. P. Satpathy, 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 accusations sought to be brought against him and p. 2 regard being had to the pre trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 02.04.2026 with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime and taking into account 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.
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