IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.302 of 2026 Ajay Murmu … Petitioner Ms.N.Pattanaik, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. T.K.Acharya, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 24.03.2026 02. 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 Jamada PS Case No.87 2025 corresponding to ST Case No.51 of 2025(CT Case No. 1036 of 2025) pending in the file of learned Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Rairangpur for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 69/296/351(2) of BNS, on the main allegation of cohabiting with the victim by giving false assurance of marriage. 3. Heard, Ms.Namita Pattanaik, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. T.K.Acharya, 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 regard being had to the pre trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 26.08.2025 with submission of charge- sheet in the meantime and taking into account other circumstance on record 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 merits 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.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) only with two 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. 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 kishore