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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.2856 of 2026 Sisira Kumar Mallick @ Baina ..... Petitioner
Represented by Adv. - Sanjay Kumar Behera -versus- State of Odisha ..... Opposite Party
Represented by Adv. - Mr. D.K.Sahoo, A.G.A.
CORAM:
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA
Order No.
ORDER 01.05.2026
01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the State-Opposite Party. Perused the materials placed before this Court. 3. The present bail application under Section 483 B.N.S.S. has been filed by the Petitioner for regular bail in connection with G.R case No.783 of 2025, arising out of Tirtol Police Stastion Case No.649 of 2025, pending in the Court of learned J.M.F.C., Tirtol for alleged commission of offence punishable under Sections 109/ 115(2)/ 126(2)/ 309(6)/ 324(4)/ 74/ 3(5) of BNS. Page 2 of 3. 4. It is stated by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that as per the prosecution allegation, a group of villagers were protesting against a road accident in which a local person had died. At that moment, the informant, who happens to be a journalist, was attempting to cross the area, when he was allegedly restrained by the Petitioner along with other villagers. As a result of which, it is alleged by a learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contended that the Petitioner is in custody since 28.01.2026. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submitted that in the meantime, the investigation has been concluded and final charge sheet has been filed. It was also submitted that the injuries sustained by the injured are not grievous in nature. In such view of the matter, learned counsel for the Petitioner submitted that the Petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as this Court deems fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 5. Learned Additional Standing Counsel on the other hand objected to release the Petitioner on bail on the ground of the gravity and seriousness of the allegations. He further submitted that the Petitioner is involved in law and order situation in the area, therefore no leniency should be shown to him while considering the bail application. Accordingly, it was prayed that the bail application of the Petitioner be rejected at this juncture. 6. Having heard learned counsel for the respective parties and on careful consideration of the surrounding facts as well as
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materials on record, this Court is inclined to release the Petitioner on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.35,000/- (Rupees thirty-five thousand) with two local solvent sureties each of the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned court in seisin over the matter. 7. It is open for the Court in seisin over the matter to impose any other conditions as may be deemed just and proper. 8. It is further directed that the bail granted to the Petitioner shall be subject to the verification of his criminal antecedent and the injury report. In the event, the Petitioner is having any criminal antecedent or the injured has sustained any grievous injury, then this order shall stand automatically revoked. Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of bail. 9. The BLAPL is, accordingly, disposed of. ( A.K. Mohapatra)
Judge Rubi