Orissa High Court
BLAPL/7010/2026 of RAJESH @ NARENDRA SINGH Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 3 September 2026
of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 7010 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010495642026 Rajesh @ Narendra Singh … Petitioner Mr. K. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP Mr. B.K. Behera, Advocate(Informant) CORAM: JUSTICE G.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 7010 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010495642026
Rajesh @ Narendra Singh
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Petitioner
Mr. K. Mohanty, Advocate
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State of Odisha
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Opposite Party
Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP
Mr. B.K. Behera, Advocate(Informant)
CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER(ORAL): 03.09.2026
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IA No. 646 of 2026
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1. In view of the submission as advanced for the Petitioner, IA No. 646 of 2026 stands disposed of as not pressed.
2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Betnoty @ Betnoti P.S Case No. 36 of 2026 corresponding to ST Case No.57 of 2026 pending in the file of learned Adhoc Addl. S.J. (FTSC), Baripada for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 69/81/296/351(2) of the BNS, on the main allegation of co-habiting with the victim by giving false assurance of marriage.
3. Heard, Mr. Kuldeep Mohanty, learned counsel for the petitioner; Mr. Bijay Kumar Behera, learned counsel for the informant and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. Mr. Bijaya Kumar Behera, learned counsel for the informant raises no objection to the bail application of the petitioner.
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 accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre trial detention of the Petitioner in custody since 28.01.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim and the inherent right of the accused-Petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, 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 as deem fit and proper by it.
6. 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 Priyajit Digitally Signed Signed by: PRIYAJIT SAHOO Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 03-Sep-2026 19:44:51 Signature Not Verified