IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.4904 of 2026 Gitanjali Barad ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Bishnu Prasad Pradhan -versus- State Of Odisha ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. - Mr.J.Khandayatray, ASC CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 19.06.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Virtual Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. Perused the materials placed before this Court. 3. The present bail application under Section 483 of B.N.S.S has been filed by the Petitioner for regular bail in connection with G.R. Case No- 1269 of 2023 arising out of Madhupatna P.S. Case No-388 of 2023 pending in the Court of learned J.M.F.C-IV,(Cog-Taking), Cuttack for the alleged commission of offence punishable under Sections 420 / 294 / 506 / 34 of the I.P.C. 4. It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner, who is a lady, is languishing in jail custody since 20.12.2025. He further contended that as per the prosecution allegation, the Petitioner issued certain cheques which got bounce. As a result, the informant has filed a complaint case bearing 1CC No.611 of 2022 before the learned JMFC, Cuttack. In the above Page 1 of 3.

noted complaint case, the investigation has been concluded and the final charge sheet has been filed in 26.12.2025. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submitted that there is no possibility of the trial being commenced in the near future. He further submitted that the Petitioner has two more criminal antecedents, however, the Petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any stringent terms and conditions that would be imposed by this court in the event her release on bail. 5. Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, objected to the release of the Petitioner on bail on the ground of gravity and seriousness of the allegations. He further contended that in the event the petitioner is released on bail, there is every likelihood that she might abscond which would cause delay in conclusion of the trial. 6. Having heard the learned counsels appearing for the respective parties and on a careful examination of the surrounding facts and circumstances of the present case and further keeping the view the period of detention of the Petitioner in jail custody and the fact that the Petitioner is a lady, this Court is inclined to release the Petitioner on bail subject to imposition of stringent terms and conditions.

7. Hence, it is directed that the Petitioner be released on bail in the aforesaid case on furnishing bail bond of Rs.40,000/-(Rupees Forty thousand) with two local solvent sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the Court in seisin over the matter. 8. It is open for the Court in seisin over the matter to impose any other conditions as may be deemed just and proper. Violation Page 2 of 3. of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of the bail application. 9. The BLAPL is, accordingly, disposed of. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Vacation Judge Binayak Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: BINAYAK SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 22-Jun-2026 17:38:33 Page 3 of 3.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.4904 of 2026 Gitanjali Barad ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Bishnu Prasad Pradhan -versus- State Of Odisha ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. - Mr.J.Khandayatray, ASC CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 19.06.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Virtual Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. Perused the materials placed before this Court. 3. The present bail application under Section 483 of B.N.S.S has been filed by the Petitioner for regular bail in connection with G.R. Case No- 1269 of 2023 arising out of Madhupatna P.S. Case No-388 of 2023 pending in the Court of learned J.M.F.C-IV,(Cog-Taking), Cuttack for the alleged commission of offence punishable under Sections 420 / 294 / 506 / 34 of the I.P.C. 4. It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner, who is a lady, is languishing in jail custody since 20.12.2025. He further contended that as per the prosecution allegation, the Petitioner issued certain cheques which got bounce. As a result, the informant has filed a complaint case bearing 1CC No.611 of 2022 before the learned JMFC, Cuttack. In the above Page 1 of 3.

noted complaint case, the investigation has been concluded and the final charge sheet has been filed in 26.12.2025. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submitted that there is no possibility of the trial being commenced in the near future. He further submitted that the Petitioner has two more criminal antecedents, however, the Petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any stringent terms and conditions that would be imposed by this court in the event her release on bail. 5. Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, objected to the release of the Petitioner on bail on the ground of gravity and seriousness of the allegations. He further contended that in the event the petitioner is released on bail, there is every likelihood that she might abscond which would cause delay in conclusion of the trial. 6. Having heard the learned counsels appearing for the respective parties and on a careful examination of the surrounding facts and circumstances of the present case and further keeping the view the period of detention of the Petitioner in jail custody and the fact that the Petitioner is a lady, this Court is inclined to release the Petitioner on bail subject to imposition of stringent terms and conditions.

7. Hence, it is directed that the Petitioner be released on bail in the aforesaid case on furnishing bail bond of Rs.40,000/-(Rupees Forty thousand) with two local solvent sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the Court in seisin over the matter. 8. It is open for the Court in seisin over the matter to impose any other conditions as may be deemed just and proper. Violation Page 2 of 3. of any of the conditions shall entail cancellation of the bail application. 9. The BLAPL is, accordingly, disposed of. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Vacation Judge Binayak Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: BINAYAK SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 22-Jun-2026 17:38:33 Page 3 of 3.