BLAPL/7982/2026 of RAJA NAIK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Bantala P.S. Case No. 198 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 951 of 2025 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Angul, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 331(4)/305(a) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing theft by trespassing into the house of the informant and taking away cash of Rs.62,500/- and jewellery worth Rs.98,000/-.

2. Heard, Mr. Asutosh Tripathy, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. R.B.Mishra, 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 petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 09.07.2026 with substantial progress in investigation and keeping in view the other

circumstances on record in entirety including the offences being triable by Magistrate and the law laid down by the Apex Court in Satender Kumar Antil Vrs. Central Bureau of Investigation; (2022) 10 SCC 51, this Court without expressing any view on merit, admits the petitioners to bail.

4. Hence, the bail application of the Petitioners stands allowed and the Petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) only each with one solvent surety 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. 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

Manoj Digitally Signed Signed by: MANOJ ROUT K Reason: Authentication Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:55:26 Signature Not Verified