p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.3142 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010225152026 Sambhunath Moharana … Petitioner Mr. A. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. T.K. Acharya, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL):20.08.2026 02. 1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Simulia PS Case No.55 of 2026 corresponding to CT Case No.243 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Soro, Dist-Balasore, for being charge-sheeted for commission of offences punishable U/S.64(1) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing rape upon the victim. 2. Heard, Mr. Ashutosh Mishra, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. T.K. Acharya, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. 3. 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 regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 17.02.2026 with submission of the charge-sheet in the meantime and taking into p. 2 account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim, in which she has only alleged against the petitioner for attempting to commit rape upon her and there being no material on record to suggest that the petitioner would abscond or pose threat to the witnesses, if released on bail and last but not the least, letting up the co-accused persons by the IO only after issuing notice U/S.35(3) of BNSS, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits the petitioner to bail. 4. 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. 5. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 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 Subhasmita Designation: Sr. Stenographer