p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.975 of 2026 Banamali Dhara … Petitioner Mr. S.S. Ray(2), Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) : 07.04.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is the 2nd successive bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Laikera P.S. Case No.158 of 2024 corresponding to C.T. (Sessions) Case No. 119 of 2024 (C.T. Case No. 1256 of 2024) pending in the file of learned Sessions Judge, Jharsuguda, for commission of offences punishable U/S.302 of IPC, on the main allegation of committing murder of his cousin namely Dillip Dhar by assaulting his head with an iron rod. 3. Heard, Mr. Sidhartha Sankar Ray(2), learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record including the copy of deposition of PWs. 1 to 11. 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 materials placed on record p. 2 keeping in view the evidence of the witnesses so far examined, more particularly that of PW.9 and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage. 5. Hence the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A soft copy of this order be immediately transmitted to the Court in seisin over the matter for reference. (G. Satapathy) Judge S.Sasmal Designation: Jr. Stenographer