IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.5098 of 2026 Biswanath Maharana @ Gudu … Petitioner Mr. A. Rath, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)09.07.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Baliapanda PS Case No.147 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.705 of 2025 pending in the file of learned 1st Addl. Sessions Judge, Puri for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.103(1)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing murder of one Rajesh Kumar Ojha. 3. Heard, Mr. Anupam Rath, learned for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 4. After having considered the rival submission and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-a-vis the allegation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials placed on record including the alleged circumstances of last seen theory Page 1 of 2 of the deceased with the petitioner and the recovery of weapon of offence pursuant to the disclosure statement of the petitioner and the trial having not yet commenced, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage.

5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stand rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A soft copy of the order be immediately communicated to the learned trial Court. (G. Satapathy) Judge Jayakrushna Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: PRIYAJIT SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 09-Jul-2026 20:51:27 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.5098 of 2026 Biswanath Maharana @ Gudu … Petitioner Mr. A. Rath, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)09.07.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Baliapanda PS Case No.147 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.705 of 2025 pending in the file of learned 1st Addl. Sessions Judge, Puri for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.103(1)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing murder of one Rajesh Kumar Ojha. 3. Heard, Mr. Anupam Rath, learned for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 4. After having considered the rival submission and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-a-vis the allegation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the materials placed on record including the alleged circumstances of last seen theory Page 1 of 2 of the deceased with the petitioner and the recovery of weapon of offence pursuant to the disclosure statement of the petitioner and the trial having not yet commenced, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage.

5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stand rejected. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A soft copy of the order be immediately communicated to the learned trial Court. (G. Satapathy) Judge Jayakrushna Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: PRIYAJIT SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 09-Jul-2026 20:51:27 Page 2 of 2