IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.1578 of 2026 Jumar Prasad Dhal … Petitioner Mr. D.K. Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. C. Mohanty, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) : 08.04.2026 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 Kendrapra Sadar P.S. Case No. 24 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 123 of 2026 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Kendrapara, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 318(4)/319(2)/351(2)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of duping the informant by taking away gold ornaments from his jewellery shop for testing purpose by identifying himself as a Vigilance Officer and availing loan of Rs.42,89,200/- by keeping the gold ornaments as mortgage in Muthoot Finance. 3. Heard, Mr. Deepak Kumar Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. C. Mohanty, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 4. After having considered the rival submissions upon perusal of record, there appears allegation against the petitioner for not only duping the informant by taking away the gold ornaments from his shop by identifying himself as a Vigilance Officer, but also availing huge amount of loan by keeping such gold ornaments as mortgage in Muthoot Finance. The offences alleged against the petitioner are not so simple as submitted, but it has got quite ramification since not only the gold ornaments had been taken away, but also the same has been used for the purpose of availing loan. It is no doubt true that the gold ornaments have been recovered, but the cash which has been allegedly taken as loan, has not been paid or recovered. 5. In the aforesaid facts and situation 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 manner in which the crime has been allegedly committed, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage. 6. Hence the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A soft copy of this order be immediately transmitted to the Court in seisin over the matter for reference. (G. Satapathy) Judge S.Sasmal Designation: Jr. Stenographer