IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLA No.301 of 2026 Deepak Kumar Karada @ … Appellant Dipu Mr. B.S. Dasparida, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Another … Respondents Mr. T.K. Acharya, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL): 27.07.2026Order No. 1 02. 1. This Criminal Appeal Under Section 14-A(2) of the Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 together with amendment Act, 2016 (in short, “the Act”) in nature of bail is directed against the impugned order dated 04.02.2026 passed by the learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Gajapati in G.R. Case No. 05 of 2026 arising out of Paralakhemundi P.S. Case No. 05 of 2026 refusing to grant bail to the appellant for commission of offence punishable U/Ss. 126(1)/ 296/ 121/ 221/ 109/ 132/ 351(2)/ 318(4)/ 319(2)/ 324(4)/ 352/ 3(5) of BNS r/w. Sec. 3(1)(r)(s)/3(2)(v-a) of the Act, on the main allegation of attempting to the life of the member of the Police party by giving him push and pull. 2. Heard, Mr. Bhabani Shankar Dasparida, learned counsel for the appellant and Mr. T.K. Acharya, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record including the copy of deposition of the victim. None appears for the informant despite being duly informed as apprised by the learned Addl. PP. Page 1 of 2

3. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the appellant vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the appellant in custody since 12.01.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the nature of injuries to the injured and keeping in view the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any opinion on merit, considers it proper to admit the appellant to bail. 4. Hence, the CRLA stands allowed and the impugned order is, hereby, set aside. Consequently, the appellant is directed to be released 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 the learned Court in seisin over the matter. 5. Accordingly, the Criminal Appeal 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: SUBHASMITA DAS Judge Designation: Sr.S.SasmalStenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa Page 2 of 2Date: 27-Jul-2026 20:19:53

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLA No.301 of 2026 Deepak Kumar Karada @ … Appellant Dipu Mr. B.S. Dasparida, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Another … Respondents Mr. T.K. Acharya, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL): 27.07.2026Order No. 1 02. 1. This Criminal Appeal Under Section 14-A(2) of the Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 together with amendment Act, 2016 (in short, “the Act”) in nature of bail is directed against the impugned order dated 04.02.2026 passed by the learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Gajapati in G.R. Case No. 05 of 2026 arising out of Paralakhemundi P.S. Case No. 05 of 2026 refusing to grant bail to the appellant for commission of offence punishable U/Ss. 126(1)/ 296/ 121/ 221/ 109/ 132/ 351(2)/ 318(4)/ 319(2)/ 324(4)/ 352/ 3(5) of BNS r/w. Sec. 3(1)(r)(s)/3(2)(v-a) of the Act, on the main allegation of attempting to the life of the member of the Police party by giving him push and pull. 2. Heard, Mr. Bhabani Shankar Dasparida, learned counsel for the appellant and Mr. T.K. Acharya, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record including the copy of deposition of the victim. None appears for the informant despite being duly informed as apprised by the learned Addl. PP. Page 1 of 2

3. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the appellant vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the appellant in custody since 12.01.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the nature of injuries to the injured and keeping in view the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any opinion on merit, considers it proper to admit the appellant to bail. 4. Hence, the CRLA stands allowed and the impugned order is, hereby, set aside. Consequently, the appellant is directed to be released 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 the learned Court in seisin over the matter. 5. Accordingly, the Criminal Appeal 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: SUBHASMITA DAS Judge Designation: Sr.S.SasmalStenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa Page 2 of 2Date: 27-Jul-2026 20:19:53