p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1996 of 2026 Purna Chandra Patra & others …. Petitioners Mr. D. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 27.04.2026 02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Daitari P.S. Case No.13 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.115 of 2026 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C.(CT), Keonjhar on the grounds stated. 3. Gone through the FIR as at Annexure-1. The injury report of the victim, namely, Manoj Kumar Jena is submitted to the Court by learned counsel for the State along with case diary and other police papers. The assault is alleged by means of a ‘Bhujali’ as made to reveal from the FIR but from the medical examination report of the victim, it is found to be lacerated wound stated to be simple in nature. The said injury has been caused by hard and sharp objection as per the opinion of the medical examination report. The circumstances leading to the alleged assault are narrated by the witnesses whose statements p. 2 have been recorded under Section 180 BNSS. In course of hearing, on an enquiry by the Court, it is informed by learned counsel for the petitioners that petitioner Nos.1, 3 and 5 are having criminal antecedents with two criminal cases each but others do not have any. Recorded the objection of the State. Even though the manner of assault is described by the informant but considering the fact that the victim received a laceration only and the same is not stated to be grievous, this Court is inclined to direct petitioner Nos.2, 4 and 6 surrender before the learned court below for being released with conditions granting the liberty to others to seek regular bail for its consideration and in case of rejection, to approach the Session court for orders. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, petitioner Nos.2, 4 and 6 surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C.(CT), Keonjhar in connection with Daitari P.S. Case No.13 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.115 of 2026 within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/-(rupees thirty thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each with other conditions imposed, whereas, petitioner No.1, 3 and 5 with their surrender and applications for bail received, it shall be entertained and disposed of and in the event of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court for orders during the second hour p. 3 and for the said purpose, lower court record shall be made available at the time of hearing. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer