IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 7000 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010505482026 Sk. Janu … Petitioner Mr. A. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL): 03.09.2026Order No. 01. IA No. 638 of 2026 1. In view of the submission as advanced for the Petitioner, IA No. 638 of 2026 stands disposed of as not pressed. 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Kendrapara Sadar PS Case No.540 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.2286 of 2025 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Kendrapara for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 115(2)/109/3(5) of the BNS r/w Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, on the main allegation of attempting to the life of the injured Akha Mandal by firing at him, along with co-accused persons. 3. Heard, Mr. Arijit Mishra, 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 accusation sought to be brought against him and regard Page 1 of 2

being had to the pre trial detention of the Petitioner in custody since 30.06.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the opinion of the doctor as to the nature of the injury to the injured as mentioned in the charge sheet, which according to the doctor, a punctured wound of 1CM in diameter present over left lateral aspect of left thigh 15cm above left knee joint and is simple in nature and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-Petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and trial being not likely to commence in near future, 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. 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 Digitally Signed (G. Satapathy) Signed by: PRIYAJIT SAHOO

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 7000 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010505482026 Sk. Janu … Petitioner Mr. A. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL): 03.09.2026Order No. 01. IA No. 638 of 2026 1. In view of the submission as advanced for the Petitioner, IA No. 638 of 2026 stands disposed of as not pressed. 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Kendrapara Sadar PS Case No.540 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.2286 of 2025 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Kendrapara for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 115(2)/109/3(5) of the BNS r/w Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, on the main allegation of attempting to the life of the injured Akha Mandal by firing at him, along with co-accused persons. 3. Heard, Mr. Arijit Mishra, 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 accusation sought to be brought against him and regard Page 1 of 2

being had to the pre trial detention of the Petitioner in custody since 30.06.2026 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and taking into account the opinion of the doctor as to the nature of the injury to the injured as mentioned in the charge sheet, which according to the doctor, a punctured wound of 1CM in diameter present over left lateral aspect of left thigh 15cm above left knee joint and is simple in nature and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-Petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and trial being not likely to commence in near future, 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. 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 Digitally Signed (G. Satapathy) Signed by: PRIYAJIT SAHOO

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