In a major legal setback for former Rajya Sabha MP from Rayagada, N. Bhaskar Rao, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the bail previously granted to him and co-accused by the Orissa High Court.
Delivering the verdict on October 26, 2026, a bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva set aside the High Court’s order while hearing Special Leave Petition (SLP) Nos. 6555–6559/2026.
Two-Week Deadline to Surrender
The apex court directed N. Bhaskar Rao and the other co-accused to surrender before the lower court within two weeks from the date of the order (October 26, 2026).
According to official directions:
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Upon surrendering, the accused will be remanded to judicial custody (jail).
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Following their return to custody, they retain the liberty to file a fresh bail application before the Orissa High Court at an appropriate stage.
Political Waves in Rayagada
The Supreme Court’s decisive ruling has sparked intense discussion across political circles and the general public in Rayagada and surrounding regions, marking a critical turn in the ongoing legal proceedings.
