IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.390 of 2026 Gobardhan Pradhan & Anr. … Petitioners Mr. K. Pradhan, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)27.04.2026 05. 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 petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Ranpur PS Case No.291 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.453 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Ranpur being charge-sheeted for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.85/80(2)/108/3(5) of BNS r/w Sec.4 of DP Act, on the main allegation of committing dowry death and abetment of suicide of their daughter-in-law by subjecting her to torture and cruelty for demand of dowry, along with co-accused persons in furtherance of their common intention. 3. Heard Mr. Kabiraj Pradhan, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. PP 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 accusation sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 20.09.2025 with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime and taking into account the opinion of the doctor as to cause of death of the deceased in the PM report to be on account of poisoning and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the status of the petitioners as parents-in-law and the inherent right of the accused persons to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits the petitioners to bail. 5. Hence, the bail application 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 BLAPL stands disposed of. This order shall not constitute a ground/precedent for grant of bail application of co-accused-husband. 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