Page 1 of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.1730 of 2026 Rasmi Ranjan Sahoo ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. – Ms. Sephalee Das -versus- State of Odisha ..... Opposite Party Represented by Adv. – Mr. Sarbeswar Behera, AGA CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 21.04.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the State-Opposite Party. Perused the bail application as well as the documents annexed thereto. 3. The present bail application under Section 483 of B.N.S.S., 2023 has been filed by the Petitioner for regular bail in connection with G.R. Case No.529 of 2025, arising out of Rasol P.S. Case No.189 of 2025, pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Hindol, for alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 331(4)/305(1) B.N.S. Page 2 of 3. 4. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner is languishing in jail custody since 14.07.2025. She further contended that in the meantime investigation has been concluded and final charge sheet has been filed. Learned counsel for the Petitioner also contended that the Petitioner is having two criminal antecedents and that the Petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any stringent terms and conditions that would be imposed by this Court in the event the Petitioner is released on bail. 5. Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, objected to release of the Petitioner on bail on the ground that the Petitioner is a habitual offender and that in the event he is released on bail, he might indulged in similar criminal offences. On such ground, it is submitted that the prayer for bail of the Petitioner be rejected at this juncture. 6. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing for the respective parties and on a careful examination of the surrounding facts and circumstances of the present case, as well as the nature and gravity of the allegation, further taking note of the fact that investigation has been concluded and charge sheet has been filed, and taking into consideration the period of custodial detention, this Court is inclined to release the Petitioner on bail. 7. Hence, it is directed that the Petitioner be released on bail in the aforesaid case on furnishing bail bond of Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand) with two local solvent sureties each for Page 3 of 3. the like amount to the satisfaction of the Court in seisin over the matter. The release of the Petitioner shall also be subject to such other terms and conditions as would be fixed by the court in seisin over the matter. Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of bail. 8. The BLAPL is, accordingly, disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Debasis