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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.2190 of 2026 Chandra Sekhar Malik @ Mallick ..... Petitioner
Represented by Adv. - Arijeet Mishra -versus- State of Odisha ..... Opposite Party
Represented by Adv. – S.K. Parhi, A.S.C.
CORAM:
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA
ORDER 21.04.2026
Order No.
01.
1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records.
3. This is an application under Section 482, B.N.S.S. filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 85/296/115(2)/351(2)/351(3)/3(5) of B.N.S. in G.R. Case No.20 of 2026 of the Court of learned J.M.F.C.(CT), Kendrapara arising out of Nikirei P.S. Case No.12 of 2026.
4. Considering the seriousness of the allegation, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, although I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioner surrenders and moves for bail before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three
Page 2 of 2. weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper with further conditions that:- I. shall not indulge in similar type of offences while on bail; II. shall not harass, threaten or terrorize the victim or any of the prosecution witnesses in any manner whatsoever; III. shall cooperate with the investigation and appear before the Investigating Officer as and when his presence is required by the I.O. for the purpose of investigation.
Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of the bail.
5. The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.
Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules.
( A.K. Mohapatra)
Judge Anil
Designation: Junior Stenographer