Authority: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack
Order Date: 28 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Abhinna Dehury; Opposite Party: State of Orissa; Additional Public Prosecutor: M.R. Patra.
- The case originates from Semilliguda Police Station Case No.81 of 2026 (GR Case No.98 of 2026) before Gram Nyayalaya, alleging theft of battery, diesel and copper cable valued at Rs 9 lakhs from a Reliance Jio tower, under sections 331(4), 305(a) and 3(5) of the BNS Act.
- The petitioner has been in pre‑trial detention since 4 June 2026; no criminal antecedent recorded; no material suggesting risk of absconding or witness intimidation.
- The court considered the nature and gravity of the alleged offences, the existence of a charge‑sheet, and the principle of presumption of innocence.
Final Outcome
- Bail application under Section 483 of the BNS Act is allowed.
- Bail bond set at Rs 50,000 with one solvent surety of the same amount, subject to conditions deemed fit by the court.
- The order is disposed; an urgent certified copy to be issued and electronically transmitted to the concerned jail.
Topics: Legal; Criminal Procedure; Bail