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DUKHABANDHU BEHERA v. STATE OF ODISHA

Court: High Court of Orissa

Bench: MR. JUSTICE R.K.PATTANAIK

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Case summary

High Court of Orissa judgment dated 2025-12-17. DUKHABANDHU BEHERA v. STATE OF ODISHA. Read the judgment and case details on LawSphereX.

Judgment text

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 12363 of 2025 Dukhabandhu Behera …. Petitioner Mr. C. Rout, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. K. Swain, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R. K. PATTANAIK ORDER Order 17. 12. 2025 No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 2. Instant petition under Section 483 BNSS is filed for release of the petitioner on bail in connection with G. R. (Cog. ) No. 1548 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J. M. F. C. (C. T. ), Talcher corresponding to Gopalprasad P. S. Case No. 327 of 2025 on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1 and rejection order i. e. Annexure-2. 4. From the medical examination report, the Court finds that the victim suffered multiple injuries, however, the opinion mentioned therein is that all are simple in nature.

Of course, the Court further find that the assault was by means of an a dangerous weapon but having regard to the fact that the injuries to be simple as clearly revealed from the medical examination report of the injured, namely, Babula Mahalik, a copy of which has been produced by Mr. Rout, learned counsel and recording the objection of the State and regard being had to the circumstances leading to the assault during the incident, the Court is inclined to direct release of the petitioner on bail with stringent conditions. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the petition under Section 483 BNSS stands allowed. Consequently, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail in connection with G. R. (Cog. ) No. 1548 of 2025 arising out of Gopalprasad P. S. Case No. 327 of 2025 subject to him furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 50,000/-(rupees fifty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned J. M. F. C. (C. T.

), Talcher, who shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper beside the following, such as, he shall not cause any harm to the injured and others connected to the case, in any manner, whatsoever, while on bail. 7. The BLAPL is disposed of. 8. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R. K. Pattanaik) Judge Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: THAKURDAS TUDUTUDU Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,CTC Date: 18-Dec-2025 11:39:30 Page 2 of 2

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