IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.5342 of 2026 Pintu Pradhan & Others … Petitioners Mr. D. Sarangi, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP Mr. S.K. Baral, proxy counsel on behalf of Mr. M.K. Biswal, Advocate(informant) CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL)23.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is an application U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with with Beguniapada PS Case No.228 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.876 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Khallikote for commission of offences punishable under Sections 126(2)/ 115(2)/ 117(2)/ 109(1)/ 351(2)/ 3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of attempting to the life of the injured Jitu Rout by assaulting him with an iron rod. 4. Heard, Mr. Debasis Sarangi, learned counsel for the petitioners; Mr. Susanta Kumar Baral, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Mitu Kumar Biswal, learned counsel for the informant and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 5. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioners vis-à-vis the Page 1 of 2

accusations sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 05.05.2026 with substantial progress in investigation and taking into account the nature and number of injuries sustained by the injured person and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-petitioners to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and no criminal antecedent being reported against any of the petitioners, this Court without expressing any view on merit admit the petitioners to bail. 6. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stand allowed and the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) 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 deems fit and proper by it with following condition: - (i) the petitioners shall co-operate the investigation. 7. 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. Signature Not Verified (G. Satapathy) Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Judge Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 23-Jul-2026 22:01:20

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.5342 of 2026 Pintu Pradhan & Others … Petitioners Mr. D. Sarangi, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP Mr. S.K. Baral, proxy counsel on behalf of Mr. M.K. Biswal, Advocate(informant) CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL)23.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is an application U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with with Beguniapada PS Case No.228 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.876 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Khallikote for commission of offences punishable under Sections 126(2)/ 115(2)/ 117(2)/ 109(1)/ 351(2)/ 3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of attempting to the life of the injured Jitu Rout by assaulting him with an iron rod. 4. Heard, Mr. Debasis Sarangi, learned counsel for the petitioners; Mr. Susanta Kumar Baral, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Mitu Kumar Biswal, learned counsel for the informant and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in the matter and perused the record. 5. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioners vis-à-vis the Page 1 of 2

accusations sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 05.05.2026 with substantial progress in investigation and taking into account the nature and number of injuries sustained by the injured person and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-petitioners to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and no criminal antecedent being reported against any of the petitioners, this Court without expressing any view on merit admit the petitioners to bail. 6. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stand allowed and the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) 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 deems fit and proper by it with following condition: - (i) the petitioners shall co-operate the investigation. 7. 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. Signature Not Verified (G. Satapathy) Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Judge Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 23-Jul-2026 22:01:20

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