BLAPL/6291/2026 of LIPU @ KALI PRADHAN Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 8 September 2026

1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Pipili P.S. Case No. 76 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.111 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Pipili, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 126(2)/115(2)/118(1)/118(2)/ 109(1)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of attempting to the life of the injured Ajay Pradhan by assaulting him with deadly weapons, such as knife and spade, along with co- accused persons.

2. Heard, Mr. Saroj Kumar Padhi, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, 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 accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 25.05.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the injury report of the injured in which the Doctor has opined one injury to be grievous in nature and other one to be a abrasion and keeping in view the inherent right of the accused-petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and the trial being not likely to commence in near future and 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 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

S.Sasmal Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 08-Sep-2026 19:13:33 Signature Not Verified