IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.14505 of 2025 Chitibabu Sirima …. Petitioner Mr. M. Nandy, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 29.01.2026 02. 1. In view of the order in CRLMA, the proceeding is restored to file. 2. With the consent of learned counsel for the respective parties, hearing of the matter is taken up today. 3. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Paper Metla P.S. Case No.0005 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.173 of 2025 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Malkangiri on the grounds stated. 4. Referring to a copy of the Court’s common order dated 13th October, 2025 at Annexure-2, it is submitted to the Court that the co-accused persons are on bail and the petitioner is similarly situated. Gone through the FIR at Annexure-1 and it reveals that the accused persons did the excess at the time when there was a police raid conducted. It is claimed that there is no grievous injury caused to the police officials on account of the alleged mischief. Recording such submission as above and objection of learned counsel for the State but in view of the fact that the co-accused persons are on bail by the order i.e. Annexure-2, this Court, instead of granting pre-arrest bail, is of the view that the petitioner should be directed to surrender and to go on bail on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders before learned S.D.J.M., Malkangiri in connection with Paper Metla P.S. Case No.0005 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.173 of 2025 within fifteen days from today, he shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.50,000/-(rupees fifty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with such other conditions. The above order shall be given effect to only if the petitioner is on similar footing like co-accused persons released vide Annexure-2. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer