Silu @ Snehasis Panda v. State of Odisha
Bail application under Section 483 BNSS by two accused – the nephew and sister-in-law of the deceased
Case brief
What is this about?
BLAPL No.13720 of 2025, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, decided 02.02.2026 by Justice G. Satapathy (oral order). Bail under Section 483 BNSS in Brahmabarada PS Case No. 212 of 2025 / CT (Sessions) No.349 of 2025 (Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Chandikhole) for offences under Sections 85, 80, 103(1) and 3(5) BNS — dowry death and murder allegations involving torture and cruelty. Key factors: omnibus allegations against petitioners (nephew and sister-in-law of deceased); death caused by combined effect of asphyxia and venous congestion due to ante mortem hanging per doctor's opinion; custody since 07.09.2025; preliminary charge sheet submitted; presumption of innocence until trial. Bail granted on bond of Rs.25,000/- with one solvent surety; no view expressed on merits. Advocates: Mr. Ghanashyam Dash for petitioners; Mr. T.K. Acharya, Addl. PP for State of Odisha.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners admitted to bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) 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 deemed fit and proper by it; BLAPL disposed of.