IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 2525 of 2026 Binod Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. A. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panigrahi, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 27.04.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is an accused in connection with C.T. Case No.695 of 2025, pending on the file of learned GN-cum-J.M.F.C.,Sukinda arising out of Kalinganagar (Duburi) P.S. Case No.427 of 2025, for commission of alleged offences under Sections 103/85/80/3(5) of the BNS read with Section 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act. 3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that though the F.I.R was instituted, inter alia, under Section 103 of BNS, after investigation charge sheet has been filed under Section 85/80/3(5) and 108 BNS. 4. Referring to the charge sheet on record, it is stated that there are prima facie material to show that the Petitioner was not present at that time the unfortunate incident happened. Hence, he may be released on bail. 5. It is further stated by the learned counsel that since the Petitioner is in custody since 22.11.2025, he seeks release on bail. 6. Learned counsel for the State opposes such prayer. 7. Considering the nature of allegations, the grounds taken and charge sheet has been filed and that the daughter of the Petitioner-victim is being nurtured by the parents of the Petitioner, this Court directs the Petitioner to be released on bail on such terms to be fixed by the learned Court in seisin. 8. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. U.C.C as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Soumya Designation: Jr. Stenographer