Orissa High Court
BLAPL/5714/2026 of SRIKANT KUMAR SAHOO Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 1 September 2026
of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 5714 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010333322026 Srikant Kumar Sahoo … Petitioner Mr. S.N. Mishra-4, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. C. Mahanty, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL): 01.09.2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 5714 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010333322026
Srikant Kumar Sahoo
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Petitioner
Mr. S.N. Mishra-4, Advocate
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State of Odisha
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Opposite Party
Mr. C. Mahanty, Addl. PP
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 Bhadrak Rural PS Case No.621 of 2026 corresponding to Special POCSO Case No.48 of 2024 pending in the file of learned Additional District Judge-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act, Bhadrak for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 363/ 366/ 376(2)(n) of IPC r/w Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 3(2)(v) (va) / 3(1)(w)(ii) of SC and ST(PA) Act r/w Section 9 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, on the main allegation of kidnapping the victim belonging to “SC” community and committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon her by taking advantage of her Caste.
2. Heard, Mr. Satya Narayan Mishra-4, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. C. Mahanty, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. None appears for the victim despite being duly intimated as apprised by learned Addl. PP.
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 25.06.2024 with commencement of the trial 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 and lastly, taking into account no materials being placed on record to suggest that the Petitioner would either 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 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 16:07:44 Signature Not Verified