IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.95 of 2026 Birendra Kumar Sastri … Petitioner Mr. S.K. Mohapatra, proxy counsel on behalf of Mr. L. Achari, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 12.02.2026 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 Tarasing PS Case No.425 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.2042 of 2025 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Bhanjanagar, District-Ganjam, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.316(4)/318(4) of BNS, on the main allegation of misappropriating Government money to the tune of Rs.6,70,000/- by simply withdrawing the amount, but not utilizing the same by paying it to the beneficiaries. 3. Heard, Mr. Sritam Kumar Mohapatra, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Lambodar Achari, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, 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 04.12.2025 with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime and taking into account the occupation of the petitioner as a Government Servant 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 cash surety of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand), in addition to bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) with two solvent sureties each 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. 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