IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 5356 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010399492026 Raja Mohapatra … Petitioner Mr. S.K. Dash, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. C. Mahanty, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL): 17.08.2026 02. 1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Tangi PS Case No.68 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.63 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Chillika for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 296/115(2)/103(1)/80/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of abetting commission of suicide of his wife by subjecting her to torture and cruelty, along with co- accused persons in furtherance of their common intention. 2. Heard, Mr. Saroj Kumar Dash, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. C. Mahanty, 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 accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre trial detention of the Petitioner in custody since 26.01.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the opinion of the Doctor as to cause of death of the deceased in the PM report which is stated to be combined effect of asphyxia and venous congestion as a result of ante mortem hanging and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-Petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and no material being collected to suggest that the petitioner would abscond or tamper with the prosecution evidence, if released on bail, this Court without expressing any view on merit 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. 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 Priyajit