IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.1201 of 2026 Basanta Kumar Mallik … Petitioner Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. T.K. Acharya, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 18.03.2026 01. 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 Nikirai PS Case No.422 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.600 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC(CT), Kendrapara for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.331(4)/64 of BNS on the main allegation of committing rape upon the victim by trespassing into her house. 3. Heard Mr. Suresh Chandra Pradhan, learned counsel for the petitioner appearing virtually and Mr. T.K. Acharya, 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, 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. 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