p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.557 of 2026 Chintu @ Anil Panda … Petitioner Mr. P. Beura, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 10.03.2026 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 Rasol PS Case No.331 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.896 of 2025 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Hindol, being charge-sheeted for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.79/294/351(2) of BNS r/w Sections 66(C)/67(A)/67 of IT Act, on the main allegation of sexually harassing the victim by throwing the copy of her morphed and obscene photographs in public place. 3. Heard, Mr. Pradipta Beura, learned counsel for the petitioner 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 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 15.11.2025 with submission of charge- sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other p. 2 circumstances on record in entirety 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, but subject to certain conditions. 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.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 with following conditions:- (i) the petitioner shall not indulge in any criminal activities while on bail, (ii) the petitioner shall not contact the victim in any way or any manner and he shall not visit to the house of the victim, & (iii) the petitioner shall not threaten, induce, influence or coerce any of the witnesses including the family members of the victim acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade them from disclosing such facts before the Court. 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 Subhasmita Designation: Sr. Stenographer