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Gourahari Mandal v. State of Odisha(Vig.)

Orissa HC9 Sept 2026ABLAPL/9195/2026

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What is this about?

High Court ordered bail for petitioner in Vigilance case if he surrenders within three weeks. Petitioner denied bail prayer as he joined investigation, while State, despite acknowledging cooperation, requested denial. Court directed surrender within three weeks for immediate bail release by competent court under the terms determined just.

What did the court decide?

Directed petitioner to surrender within three weeks; upon surrender, bail to be granted by the court in seisin on appropriate terms.

Gourahari Mandal Vs State of Odisha(Vig.) — Bail and Remand | Orissa HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

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ABLAPL No.9195 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010570182026

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Gourahari Mandal

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…. Petitioner Mr.P.K. Sahoo, Petitioner

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-versus-

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State of Odisha (Vigilance)

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…. Opposite Party

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Mr.M.S. Rizvi, Counsel for the Vigilance

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CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH

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Order No. ORDER

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09.09.2026

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02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the Vigilance.

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The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with VGR Case No.19 of 2026 pending on the file of learned Special Judge (Vigilance), Cuttack arising out of Katak Vigilance Cell P.S. Case No.05 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 13(2) read with section 13(1)(a) of P.C. Act and sections 406/409/120-B of the IPC.

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It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that since the Petitioner has joined the investigation and taking into account the nature of allegations, his custodial interrogation is not warranted. Hence, he may be protected by pre-arrest bail.

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Learned Counsel for the Vigilance, while not opposing such submission of the Petitioner joining the investigation, he ought not to be protected by pre-arrest bail.

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Considering the rival submissions, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper.

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It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the on going investigation. Liberty is granted to the Vigilance Department to seek variance of the order in the event the Petitioner does not extend the desire cooperation.

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The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

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Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

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(V. Narasingh) Judge

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Basu

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Signed by: BASUDEV NAYAK Designation: ADDL. DY. REGISTRAR-CUM-ADDL. PRINCIPAL SECY Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA : CUTTACK Date: 12-Sep-2026 16:57:20

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