IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.3973 of 2026 Abhisekh @ Abhishek Majhi … Petitioner Mr. B. Swain, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Another … Opposite Parties Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL) : 22.06.2026Order No. 02. 1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Titlagarh P.S. Case No. 386 of 2025 corresponding to Special G.R. Case No. 54 of 2025 pending in the file of learned ADJ-cum-Special Judge under POCSO Act, Balangir, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.376(2)(n)/294/506/34 of IPC r/w. Sec.6 of the POCSO Act, on the main allegation of committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon the victim. 2. Heard, Mr. Bikas Swain, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record, but none appears for the informant despite being duly informed as apprised by the 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 accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 04.11.2025 with submission of charge sheet in Page 1 of 2

the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim and the age of the petitioner at 20 years and keeping in view the inherent right of the accused 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.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 S.Sasmal Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL Designation: Jr. Stenographer Page 2 of 2 Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 22-Jun-2026 19:27:31

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.3973 of 2026 Abhisekh @ Abhishek Majhi … Petitioner Mr. B. Swain, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Another … Opposite Parties Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL) : 22.06.2026Order No. 02. 1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Titlagarh P.S. Case No. 386 of 2025 corresponding to Special G.R. Case No. 54 of 2025 pending in the file of learned ADJ-cum-Special Judge under POCSO Act, Balangir, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.376(2)(n)/294/506/34 of IPC r/w. Sec.6 of the POCSO Act, on the main allegation of committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon the victim. 2. Heard, Mr. Bikas Swain, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record, but none appears for the informant despite being duly informed as apprised by the 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 accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 04.11.2025 with submission of charge sheet in Page 1 of 2

the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the statement of the victim and the age of the petitioner at 20 years and keeping in view the inherent right of the accused 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.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 S.Sasmal Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL Designation: Jr. Stenographer Page 2 of 2 Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 22-Jun-2026 19:27:31