IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.13191 of 2025 Sudam Naik …. Petitioner Ms. S. Samantray, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC A N D ABLAPL No.13192 of 2025 Babaji Naik …. Petitioner Ms. S. Samantray, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 25.02.2026 03. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up together and disposed of by the following common order. 2. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 3. Instant petitions have been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Nuagaon P.S. Case No.232 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1246 of 2025 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Nayagarh on the grounds stated. 4. Perused the F.I.R. at Annexure-1. 5. The submission is that the names of the petitioners are not mentioned in the report. To consider the above claim and the involvement of the petitioners with regard to the alleged incident, whether, are having any other antecedents, State was directed to take instructions by the Court’s order dated 20th January, 2026 and today in compliance of the same, the case diary and other relevant papers are produced. In so far as the antecedent reports as was directed to be furnished, the same is not necessary in view of the submission of learned counsel for the petitioners that both are having criminal cases. In view of the above and nature of allegations revealed from the FIR regarding kidnapping of the victim and demand of ransom of Rs.50,000/-, this Court is not inclined to consider their plea for pre-arrest bail, however, is of the view that they should be directed to be surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail for orders. 6. Accordingly, it is ordered. 7. In the result, the ABLAPLs are disposed of. In the event, the petitioners surrender within a fortnight from today and move an application seeking regular bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1246 of 2025 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Nayagarh, it is directed that the same shall be entertained during the first hour followed by an order and in the event of rejection, they are to approach the Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day and for the said purpose, the case records shall be made available. The learned courts below, as is further directed, may consider the plea of parity of the petitioners, while dealing with their bail applications. 8. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT