BLAPL/8276/2026 of CHANDAN HARIJAN 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 Mathili PS Case No.0129 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.129 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Mathili, Malkangiri for commission of offences punishable U/S. 309(4) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing robbery of Rs.8,000/- from the informant by showing deadly weapons, along with co-accused persons.

3. Heard, Mr. Amlan Shakti Paul, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Mangu Nandy, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. C. Mohanty, 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 14.07.2024 with substantial progress in investigation and the FIR being registered against unknown persons, but the petitioner being implicated in this case on the basis of confession before Police and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and trial being not likely to commence in near future and lastly, no materials 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 merit 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.

7. 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

Jayakrushna Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 11-Sep-2026 18:10:45 Signature Not Verified