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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.1594 of 2026
Binod Kandulna
… Petitioner
Ms.A.Dash, Advocate -versus-
State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. S.C.Pradhan, Addl. PP
CORAM:JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER(ORAL):22.04.2026
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 Biramitrapur PS Case No.193 of 2021 corresponding to ST Case No. 66/38 of 2022 pending in the file of learned 2nd Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Rourkela, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 498- A/304(B)/306 of IPC read with Sec. 4 of DP Act, on the main allegation of committing dowry death and abetment of suicide of his wife by subjecting her to torture and cruelty.
3. Heard, Ms. Anita Dash, learned counsel for the petitioner appearing virtually and Mr. S.C.Pradhan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record together with the deposition of witnesses.
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 allegation sought to be brought against him keeping in view the evidence of the witnesses, more particularly that of PW2 and regard being had to the materials placed on record, this Court does not consider it proper to grant bail to the petitioner.
5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands
disposed of.
A copy of this
order be immediately communicated to the learned trial Court.
(G. Satapathy)
Judge
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