ORDER

Order No. 22.08.2025

01. This matter is taken up through Hybrid arrangement (video conferencing/physical mode).

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

This is an application for bail under section 439 of Cr.P.C. in connection with Digapahandi P.S. Case No.232 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.287 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Signature Not Verified Digitaly Signed Signed by: SIPUN BEHERA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Digapahandi for alleged commission of offences under Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 22-Aug-2025 17:05:15 sections 316(5)/318(4) of BNS.

The prayer for bail of the petitioner was rejected by the learned Presiding Officer, OPID -cum- Addl. Sessions Judge, Berhampur vide order dated

09.07.2025.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in judicial custody since 26.06.2025 and he was the Branch staff of Union Bank of India, Digapahandi Branch and though the allegation has been labeled against him that he has misappropriated a sum of Rs.70 lakhs, but he has already deposited the said amount in the Bank. Learned counsel further submits that since the of