IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.5025 of 2026 Basanta Saraf … Petitioner Mr. S.K.Bhanjadeo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM:JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL):02.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Bissamcuttack PS Case No.01 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.06 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Bissamcuttack for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.305(a)/331(4)/317(2)(5) & 3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing theft and receiving stolen properties. 2. Heard, Mr. Sanjib Kumar Bhanjadeo, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R.Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. On being queried about the criminal antecedent of the petitioner, Mr. Bhanjadeo volunteers to withhold bail to the petitioner, if he is having more than two criminal antecedents. 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 23.04.2026 with substantial Page 1 of 2

progress in investigation and the offences alleged against the petitioner being triable by Magistrate and keeping in view the inherent right of the accused-petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits the petitioner to bail, but subject to verification of his criminal antecedent for more than two criminal cases. 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. In view of the specific submission as advanced for the petitioner, the benefit of this order shall not be extended to the petitioner, if he is having more than two criminal antecedents, besides this case. 5. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 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. Signature Not Verified (G. Satapathy) Digitally Signed Signed by: PRIYAJIT SAHOO Judge Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURTPriyajitOF ORISSA Date: 02-Jul-2026 21:38:15 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.5025 of 2026 Basanta Saraf … Petitioner Mr. S.K.Bhanjadeo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM:JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL):02.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Bissamcuttack PS Case No.01 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.06 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Bissamcuttack for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.305(a)/331(4)/317(2)(5) & 3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing theft and receiving stolen properties. 2. Heard, Mr. Sanjib Kumar Bhanjadeo, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R.Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. On being queried about the criminal antecedent of the petitioner, Mr. Bhanjadeo volunteers to withhold bail to the petitioner, if he is having more than two criminal antecedents. 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 23.04.2026 with substantial Page 1 of 2

progress in investigation and the offences alleged against the petitioner being triable by Magistrate and keeping in view the inherent right of the accused-petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits the petitioner to bail, but subject to verification of his criminal antecedent for more than two criminal cases. 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. In view of the specific submission as advanced for the petitioner, the benefit of this order shall not be extended to the petitioner, if he is having more than two criminal antecedents, besides this case. 5. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 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. Signature Not Verified (G. Satapathy) Digitally Signed Signed by: PRIYAJIT SAHOO Judge Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURTPriyajitOF ORISSA Date: 02-Jul-2026 21:38:15 Page 2 of 2