BLAPL/7896/2026 of SANJAY KUMAR KISPATTA Vs STATE OF ODISHA(VIG.) on 11 September 2026

1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Koraput Vigilance PS Case No.15 of 2026 corresponding to VGR Case No.11 of 2026 pending in the file of learned Special Judge (Vigilance), Jeypore, for commission of offences punishable U/S.13(2) r/w Section 13(1)(b) of Prevention of Corruption Act, on the main allegation of amassing property to the tune of Rs.3,97,85,904/- which is equivalent to 223.27% disproportionate to his known source of income and thereby, committing criminal misconduct.

2. Heard, Mr.Manas Kumar Chand, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Das, learned Additional Public Prosecutor-Vigilance 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-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 15.07.2026 with substantial progress in investigation, but no custodial interrogation of the petitioner being sought for by the Investigating Agency in the meantime and keeping in view the other circumstance on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty and the status of the petitioner as a Govt. Servant being the Executive Engineer, OCCL and there being no material placed on record 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.

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.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs) with two solvent sureties each 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.

5. 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

kishore Digitally Signed Signed by: KISHORE KUMAR SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 11-Sep-2026 14:13:57 Signature Not Verified