Orissa High Court
BLAPL/8104/2026 of DUKHABANDHU NAIK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 10 September 2026
of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.8104 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010594742026 Dukhabandhu Naik … Petitioner Mr. P.S. Das, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. C. Mohanty, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)10.09.2026 01. 1. This
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.8104 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010594742026
Dukhabandhu Naik
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Petitioner
Mr. P.S. Das, Advocate
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State of Orissa
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Opposite Party
Mr. C. Mohanty, Addl. PP
CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER(ORAL)10.09.2026
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1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with OR Case No.20BJ of 2026-27 corresponding to BA Case No.241 of 2026 in connection with 2(b)CC Case No.08 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC,(CT), Keonjhar for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.2(16)/2(31)/9/39(3)/44/49(A)(B) of wildlife (Protection) Act, on the main allegation of in unauthorized possession of two tusks weighing around 5kgs 690grams.
2. Heard, Mr. Partha Sarathi Das, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. C. Mohanty, 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-à-vis the accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 30.06.2026 with submission of PR in the meantime and the main allegation against the petitioner for obtaining such tusks allegedly from co-accused Kanha Naik and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and the trial being not likely to be concluded in near future 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 merit 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) 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.
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 Jayakrushna Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Designation: Jr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 10-Sep-2026 19:59:43 Signature Not Verified