p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.3289 of 2026 Niraj Behera … Petitioner Mr.M.Das, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. S.C.Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) : 05.05.2026 01. 1. This is an application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Sarangada P.S. Case No. 42 of 2026 corresponding to CT Case No.86 of 2026 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Balliguda for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 296/118(2)/109/351(2)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of attempting to the life of the injured Akash Dandia by assaulting him with a kati, along with co- accused persons in furtherance of their common intention and thereby, causing injury to said Akash Dandia. 2. Heard, Mr. Mahesh Das, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.C.Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 3. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-a-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the Petitioner in custody since 21.02.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and there being one p. 2 injury sustained by the injured which is of course grievous in nature, but to the same being on left forearm and the injury could be caused by hard and blunt object as opined by the Doctor and keeping in view the other circumstance on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merits, admits the petitioner to bail. 4. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands allowed and the petitioner is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Court in seisin of the case on such terms and conditions as deem fit and proper by it. 5. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the concerned Court, who shall afterwards communicate the same to the concerned Jail through e- mail for reference. (G. Satapathy) Judge kishore