IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.4244 of 2026 Basanta Banka … Petitioner Mr. D.K. Jena, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL):22.07.2026 Order No. 04. 1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Jeypore Mahila PS Case No.173 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.102 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Special Court under POCSO Act-Cum-Additional Sessions Judge, Koraput, At-Jeypore, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.64(2)(m)/115(2)/296/3(5) of BNS r/w Section 6 of POCSO Act, on the main allegation of committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon the victim as well as assaulting her. 2. Heard, Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Jena, learned counsel appearing virtually for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, 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 Page 1 of 2

the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 17.11.2025 with submission of charge-sheet in 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 and lastly, 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. 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. 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 Signature NotSubhasmitaVerified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA DAS Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 22-Jul-2026 20:32:17 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.4244 of 2026 Basanta Banka … Petitioner Mr. D.K. Jena, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL):22.07.2026 Order No. 04. 1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Jeypore Mahila PS Case No.173 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.102 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Special Court under POCSO Act-Cum-Additional Sessions Judge, Koraput, At-Jeypore, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.64(2)(m)/115(2)/296/3(5) of BNS r/w Section 6 of POCSO Act, on the main allegation of committing rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon the victim as well as assaulting her. 2. Heard, Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Jena, learned counsel appearing virtually for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, 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 Page 1 of 2

the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 17.11.2025 with submission of charge-sheet in 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 and lastly, 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. 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. 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 Signature NotSubhasmitaVerified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA DAS Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 22-Jul-2026 20:32:17 Page 2 of 2