Page 1 of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.2469 of 2026 Sakil Khan ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Ashok Kumar Jena -versus- State of Orissa ..... Opposite Parties Mr. C.M. Singh, ASC CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 27.04.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid mode. 2. This is an application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with CT Case No. 499(A) of 2024 arising out of Khuntuni PS Case No. 161 of 2024 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Athagarh for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.281/111(2)/3(5) of BNS r/w Section 11(a)(d) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Sec. 7 of the P.C.S. Act, on the main allegation of unauthorizedly transporting Beef in a six wheeler Truck bearing Registration No. MH-26BE-9460. 3. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as the learned counsel for the State. Perused the application as well as the prayer made therein. 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner at the outset contended that the investigation has been concluded and the final charge-sheet has filed on 12.01.2026. He further contended that the co-accused Page 2 of 3. persons have already been released on bail in the meantime. On such ground, learned counsel for the Petitioner submitted that the Petitioner be released on any stringent terms and conditions. 5. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offence 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 15.01.2025 with grant of bail to co-accused persons and taking into account the mode and manner of implication of the present Petitioner mainly on the basis of statement of co-accused 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. 6. Hence, the bail application of the Petitioner stands allowed and the Petitioner is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.40,000/- (Rupees Forty 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. 7. The release of the Petitioner shall also be subject to following conditions:- i) shall appear before the Trial Court on each and every date fixed without fail, if not prevented by any sufficient cause; ii) shall not indulge in any similar criminal offences while on bail; Page 3 of 3. iii) shall appear before the concerned Police Station once in a fortnight preferably on ‘Sunday’ in between 10.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. for a period of three months; Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of bail. 8. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. ( Aditya Kumar Mohapatra ) Judge S.K. Rout