IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.42 of 2026 Tularam Harijan … Petitioner Mr. J.K. Padhi, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 16.03.2026 02. 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 Jeypore Mahila PS Case No.98 of 2025 corresponding to TR Case No.44 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Adhoc Addl. District & Sessions Judge (FTSC) Jeypore for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.64(1)/296 of BNS r/w Sec.4 of POCSO Act on the main allegation of committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon the victim. 3. Heard Mr. Jayant Kumar Padhi, learned counsel for the petitioner; Mr. Jugal Kishore Pattnaik, learned counsel for the informant appearing virtually and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. PP 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 accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials placed on record including the statement of the victim and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety and last but not the least, the presumption as available U/S.29 POCSO Act against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the learned trial Court. (G. Satapathy) Judge Jayakrushna