p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7116 of 2025 Sarba Gochhayat & others …. Petitioners Mr. B.P. Nanda, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. K. Brahma, ASC And ABLAPL No.8199 of 2025 Panchu Gochhayat …. Petitioners Mr. B.P. Nanda, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. K. Brahma, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 16.03.2026 04. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are disposed of by the following common order. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and State. 3. Instant petitions have been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Kaniha P.S. Case No.196 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.931 of 2025 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Talcher on the grounds stated. p. 2 4. Considering the submission of learned counsel for the petitioners that counter FIRs have been lodged and both sides received grievous injuries while exchanging assault and objection of the State, this Court is inclined to direct the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, both the ABLAPLs are disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender within a month from today before learned S.D.J.M., Talcher in connection with Kaniha P.S. Case No.196 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.931 of 2025 and move regular bail, it shall be duly considered and in case rejected during the first hour, to approach the Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day pleading parity on account of release of the co-accused persons and for the said purpose, the relevant record shall be made available. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU