p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.236 of 2026 Pradip Senapati … Petitioner Mr. R. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and another … Opposite Parties Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL):16.03.2026 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 Rajkanika PS Case No.593 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.103 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Additional District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act, Kendrapara, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.74/75/76/78/351(2)/308(2) of BNS r/w Section 12 of POCSO Act, on the main allegation of molesting the victim and sexually harassing her by threatening to get her obscene photographs and video viral and taking away a sum of Rs.70,000/- together with gold ring of the mother of the victim. 3. Heard, Mr. Ranjit Mohanty, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. None appears for the informant/victim despite being duly informed as apprised by learned Addl. PP. p. 2 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 01.12.2025 and taking into account the other 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. 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. 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