IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK Susant Kumar Sethy & Another (In BLAPL No.2876 of 2026) Rajesh Patra & Another (In BLAPL No.3085 of 2026) … Petitioners Mr. R.N. Rout, Advocate (in BLAPL No.2876 of 2026) Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate for petitioner no.1 (in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026) Mr. P.K. Pradhan, Advocate for petitioner no.2 (in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026) -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)24.07.2026 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. Since these two bail applications arise out of one and same case record, the same are heard together and disposed of by this common order with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties. 3. These two applications U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Hinjili PS Case No.109 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.128 of 2026 pending in the Court of learned JMFC, Hinjili for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.318(4)/319(2)/61(2)/340(2)/336 of BNS r/w Sec.66(C)(D) of IT Act, on the main allegation of persuading innocent persons and getting mule accounts opened in their name by using their credentials in exchange of some marginal profit given to them and ultimately using such accounts for financial/cyber fraud. Page 1 of 3

4. Heard Mr. Rajendra Narayan Rout, learned counsel for the petitioners in BLAPL No.2876 of 2026; Mr. Jyotirmaya Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioner no.1 in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026; Mr. Pradeep Kumar Pradhan, learned counsel for the petitioner no.2 in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026 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 accusation sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime and all the offences alleged against the petitioners are triable by Magistrate and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and the grant of bail to co-accused Pintu Das, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits each of the petitioners to bail.

6. Hence, the bail applications of the petitioners Susant Kumar Sethy & Balaram Sethi @ Sethi in BLAPL No.2876 of 2026 and Rajesh Patra & Saroj Patra in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026 stand allowed and the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) only with one solvent sureties each 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 with following condition:- (i) the petitioners shall co-operate the trial. Page 2 of 3 7. Accordingly, the BLAPL Nos.2876 & 3085 of 2026 stand 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 Jayakrushna Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 24-Jul-2026 19:44:53 Page 3 of 3

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK Susant Kumar Sethy & Another (In BLAPL No.2876 of 2026) Rajesh Patra & Another (In BLAPL No.3085 of 2026) … Petitioners Mr. R.N. Rout, Advocate (in BLAPL No.2876 of 2026) Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate for petitioner no.1 (in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026) Mr. P.K. Pradhan, Advocate for petitioner no.2 (in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026) -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)24.07.2026 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. Since these two bail applications arise out of one and same case record, the same are heard together and disposed of by this common order with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties. 3. These two applications U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Hinjili PS Case No.109 of 2026 corresponding to GR Case No.128 of 2026 pending in the Court of learned JMFC, Hinjili for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.318(4)/319(2)/61(2)/340(2)/336 of BNS r/w Sec.66(C)(D) of IT Act, on the main allegation of persuading innocent persons and getting mule accounts opened in their name by using their credentials in exchange of some marginal profit given to them and ultimately using such accounts for financial/cyber fraud. Page 1 of 3

4. Heard Mr. Rajendra Narayan Rout, learned counsel for the petitioners in BLAPL No.2876 of 2026; Mr. Jyotirmaya Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioner no.1 in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026; Mr. Pradeep Kumar Pradhan, learned counsel for the petitioner no.2 in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026 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 accusation sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime and all the offences alleged against the petitioners are triable by Magistrate and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and the grant of bail to co-accused Pintu Das, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits each of the petitioners to bail.

6. Hence, the bail applications of the petitioners Susant Kumar Sethy & Balaram Sethi @ Sethi in BLAPL No.2876 of 2026 and Rajesh Patra & Saroj Patra in BLAPL No.3085 of 2026 stand allowed and the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) only with one solvent sureties each 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 with following condition:- (i) the petitioners shall co-operate the trial. Page 2 of 3 7. Accordingly, the BLAPL Nos.2876 & 3085 of 2026 stand 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 Jayakrushna Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 24-Jul-2026 19:44:53 Page 3 of 3