BLAPL/8070/2026 of BUTHI @ SANJIB SAHU Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

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 Tarabha PS Case No.60 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.70 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Tarva, for being charge-sheeted for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.126(2)/137(2)/296/303(2)/ 351(2)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of kidnapping the victim and taking away her valuables.

3. Heard, Mr. Amitav Tripathy, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor 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 accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 24.02.2026 with submission

of charge-sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim and the inherent right of the accused-petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and lastly, no material being collected to suggest that the petitioner would abscond or pose threat to the witnesses, if released on bail, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits the petitioner to bail.

5. 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) only 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 except cash surety as deem fit and proper by it.

6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 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

Subhasmita Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA DAS Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:57:38 Signature Not Verified