Orissa High Court
ABLAPL/8699/2026 of SANJAY KUMAR SAHOO Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 8 September 2026
of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.8699 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010527562026 Sanjay Kumar Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr.A.S. Paul, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr.A.K. Pati, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 08.09.2026 02. 1. Heard learned
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.8699 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010527562026
Sanjay Kumar Sahoo
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Petitioner
Mr.A.S. Paul, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
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Opposite Party
Mr.A.K. Pati, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
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ORDER
08.09.2026
02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.
2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.954 of 2026 pending on the file of learned JMFC (City), Khordha, arising out of Jankia P.S. Case No.452 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 296/115(2)/74/351(2) of the BNS, 2023.
3. At the outset, it is submitted that notice has been duly served on the Informant. In spite of such service of notice, there is no appearance on behalf of the Informant when the matter is called.
4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that exaggerated allegations have been made and it is brought to the notice of the Court that the Informant refused to record her statement under section 183 of
BNSS and also substantiate her allegation by production of any medical documents relating to section under section 115(2) of BNS.
5. In such view of the matter, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper.
6. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
7. The ABLAPLs are accordingly disposed of.
Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.
(V. NARASINGH)
Judge Basu Digitally Signed Signed by: BASUDEV NAYAK Designation: ADDL. DY. REGISTRAR-CUM-ADDL. PRINCIPAL SECY Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA : CUTTACK Date: 10-Sep-2026 18:22:22 Signature Not Verified