p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 1884 of 2026 Ajiba Dalai ..... Petitioner Represented by Mr. T.P. Mohapatra, Adv. -Versus- State of Odisha & Another ..... Opp. Parties Miss S. Devi, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER 21.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. 3. The Petitioner is in custody since 24th January, 2026 in connection with Brahmagiri P.S. Case No.376 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.447 of 2025 pending in the Court of learned Nyayadhikari Gramanyayalaya, Brahmagiri for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 137 (2), 87, 49 of B.N.S 2023 and read with Section 9 of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. 4. The petitioner is the father of one Bulu Dalai, who allegedly kidnapped the minor daughter of the informant. The girl was subsequently recovered. I have perused the statement of the victim recorded under Section 164 of Cr.P.C. Two things are apparent.- firstly, the victim has not made any allegation whatsoever against the present petitioner and secondly, the petitioner appears to have left home at her own will. 5. Considering the above facts, the nature of accusations and particularly, the statement of the victim, I am inclined to grant bail Order No. 01. p. 2 to the petitioner. 6. Let the Petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the Court below may deem fit and proper to impose including the condition that he shall appear before the trial court personally on each date of posting of the case without seeking representation. 7. The BLAPL is disposed of. 8. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Ranjeeta