IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLREV No.1063 2025 Mahesh Chandra Bhol @ Mahesh …. Petitioner Bhol Mr. G. Sahu, Advocate -Versus-

Bharat Bhusan Patra …. Opposite Party None CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK

ORDER

18.12.2025 I.A. No.1528 of 2025 Order No.

01. 1. Heard Mr. Sahu, learned counsel for the petitioner.

2. Instant petition is filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of delay in presenting the revision beyond the stipulated period.

3. A delay of 1139 days is reported as per the S.R.

4. It is submitted to the Court by Mr. Sahu, learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner was outside the State and, hence, could not challenge the judgment in appeal at Annexure-2 dated 28^th July, 2022 within the stipulated period and therefore, the delay is required to be condoned in the interest of justice.

5. In fact, the petitioner stands convicted for an offence under Section 138 N.I. Act and is directed to undergo sentence of six months S.I. and to pay compensation of Rs.7.5 lac and it has been confirmed by the learned court below.

6. Considering the delay and the reasons assigned by the petitioner, who claimed to have gone outside the State to earn his livelihood, the Court is of the view that such delay should be condoned so that the revision may be disposed of on merit.

7. Accordingly, it is ordered.

8. I.A. is allowed with the delay being condoned.

(R.K. Pattanaik)

Judge CRLREV No.1063 of 2025

02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner.

2. Instant revision is filed by the petitioner assailing the impugned judgment in Criminal Appeal No.04 of 2017 on the grounds stated.

3. Considering the plea of the petitioner and the grounds pleaded on record, This Court is inclined to issue notice to the opposite party for a reply and response.

4. Hence it is ordered.

5. Notice to the opposite party by speed post with a short returnable date and for the said purpose, requisites shall be filed by Mr. Sahu, learned counsel for the petitioner within seven days from today.

6. For final hearing and orders, list on 29^th January, 2026.

(R.K. Pattanaik)

Judge I.A. No.1529 of 2025

03. 1. Heard.

2. Instant petition is filed for interim orders.

3. It is informed to the Court that subsequent to the impugned judgment at Annexure-2 with the issuance of NBWA, the petitioner has been in custody i.e. on and from 22^nd November, 2025. Considering the plea that the petitioner had earlier paid an amount of Rs.50,000/- so revealed from Annexure-2, this Court is of the view that he should be allowed to go on bail subject to a further deposit of Rs.50,000/- and with other conditions imposed.

4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. As an interim measure, the petitioner is allowed to go on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/- with one solvent surety for the like amount depositing an amount of Rs.50,000/- before the learned court below to be kept in a fixed deposit in any nationalized Bank with renewable terms and with other conditions imposed.

6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(R.K. Pattanaik)

Signature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: ALOK RAN JAN SETHY R e a s o n : A u Athleokn tication Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT Date: 19-Dec-2025 20:21:48 Page 3 of 3