IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.4786 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010361752026 Gobinda Chandra Malik … Petitioner Mr. B.K. Kund, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)20.08.2026 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 Pattamundai Model PS Case No.32 of 2026 corresponding to ST Case No.42 of 2026 pending in the file of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Pattamundai for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.310(4)/310(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of congregating in an isolated place being armed with deadly weapons, along with co-accused persons and preparing to commit dacoity in some area. 3. Heard, Mr. Bikash Kumar Kund, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. 4. 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 the accusations sought to be brought against him and Page 1 of 2

regard being had to the pre trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 29.01.2026 with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime 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, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits the petitioner to bail. 5. 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. 6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 7. 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. (G. Satapathy) Judge Signature NotJayakrushnaVerified Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 20-Aug-2026 19:27:16 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.4786 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010361752026 Gobinda Chandra Malik … Petitioner Mr. B.K. Kund, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL)20.08.2026 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 Pattamundai Model PS Case No.32 of 2026 corresponding to ST Case No.42 of 2026 pending in the file of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Pattamundai for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.310(4)/310(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of congregating in an isolated place being armed with deadly weapons, along with co-accused persons and preparing to commit dacoity in some area. 3. Heard, Mr. Bikash Kumar Kund, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. 4. 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 the accusations sought to be brought against him and Page 1 of 2

regard being had to the pre trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 29.01.2026 with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime 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, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits the petitioner to bail. 5. 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. 6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 7. 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. (G. Satapathy) Judge Signature NotJayakrushnaVerified Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 20-Aug-2026 19:27:16 Page 2 of 2