Orissa High Court
BLAPL/6299/2026 of AKAHAYA BARIK @ AKHAYA KUMAR BARIK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 1 September 2026
of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 6299 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010452992026 Akahaya Barik @ Akhaya Kumar Barik … Petitioner Mr. D. Nayak, Sr. Advocate along with Ms. B. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. R.B. Mishra, Addl. PP Mr. P.K.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 6299 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010452992026
Akahaya Barik @
Akhaya Kumar Barik
…
Petitioner
Mr. D. Nayak, Sr. Advocate along with Ms. B. Mishra, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…
Opposite Party
Mr. R.B. Mishra, Addl. PP
Mr. P.K. Mishra, Advocate(Informant)
CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER(ORAL): 01.09.2026
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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 Tumunisingha PS Case No.177 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.605 of 2026 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Kamakhyanagar for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 103(1)/298/3(5) of the BNS, on the main allegation of assisting the co-accused in disposing the dead body of the deceased Narottam Moharana.
2. Heard, Mr. Dharanidhar Nayak, learned Sr. counsel who is being assisted by Ms. Bini Mishra, learned counsel for the Petitioner; Mr. Prasanna Kumar Mishra, learned counsel for the informant and Mr. R.B. Mishra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor 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 22.05.2026 and taking into account the role as alleged against the Petitioner which is for disposing the dead body of the deceased and keeping in view 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, 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.10,000/- (Rupees Ten 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.
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 Priyajit Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 02-Sep-2026 17:29:48 Signature Not Verified