IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK Juren Das & Another (In BLAPL No.6938 of 2026) CNR No. ODHC010496742026 Sharukh Khan & Others (In BLAPL No.6989 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010495542026 … Petitioners Mr. S. Das, Advocate (in both BLAPLs) -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 03.09.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. Since these two bail applications arise out of one and same case record, the same are heard together and disposed of by this common order with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties. 3. These are the bail applications U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Baripada Town PS Case No.390 of 2026 corresponding to CT Case No.700 of 2026 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Baripada for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.310(4)/ 310(5) of BNS, 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. Sidhartha Das, learned counsel for the petitioners in both BLAPLs and Mr. M.R. Patra, 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 petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 12.06.2026 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-petitioners to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and no criminal antecedents being reported against any of the petitioners, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits each of the petitioners to bail. 5. Hence, the bail applications of the petitioners stand allowed and the petitioners are 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 BLAPLs 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