Sunil Das v. State of Odisha

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Odisha High Court (Cuttack) bail order, 21.05.2026, Sibo Sankar Mishra J.: BLAPL No.2201 of 2026, Sunil Das v. State of Odisha. Accused in G.R. Case No.938 of 2025 arising out of Jankia P.S. Case No.453 of 2025, offence under S. 310(2) BNS 2023; F.I.R. alleges night (about 1:00 A.M.) house-break by five unknown culprits brandishing bhujali and sword who committed dacoity, looting gold mangal sutra, necklace, gold chain, four gold rings, two bangles (~8 bhari), silver ornaments (~20 bhari) and two mobile phones. Earlier bail refusal by the Court below on 10.02.2026 (case pending before J.M.F.C. (City), Khordha); present petition under S. 483 BNSS 2023 for enlargement on bail. Counsel submissions: ornaments already seized; implication based on co-accused statement; custody since 15.12.2025. Bail granted considering custody period and nature of allegations, with conditions: monthly reporting at Police Station (second Sunday, three months), attendance on all trial dates, confinement to trial Court jurisdiction till disposal of trial, no evidence tampering, antecedent verification; violation invites cancellation consideration and prosecution liberty to seek recall before the Court below. BLAPL disposed of. Keywords: BLAPL, bail, dacoity allegation, BNS 2023, BNSS 2023, Jankia P.S., Khordha, co-accused statement, seized ornaments.