p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.14919 of 2025 Sangram Singh …. Petitioner Mr. N.K.Sethi, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. B.K. Sahu, AGA And ABLAPL No.5021 of 2026 Kanha Parida …. Petitioner Mr. N. K. Sethi, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. B.K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 08.07.2026 03. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up together for orders. 2. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 3. Instant petitions under Section 482 BNSS are filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Mangalabag P.S. Case No.418 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1153 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C.(CITY), Cuttack on the grounds stated therein. p. 2 4. This Court by order dated 30th December, 2025 had directed the State to submit the case diary and injury report in respect of the victim and today the same is complied with. The medical examination report of the victim, namely, Chittaranjan Baral is also submitted along with the case diary and it reveals him to have received lacerations, bruise, abrasion and multiple contusions over head and upper back. The nature of injuries is stated to be simple with an opinion therein that it might have been caused by any hard and blunt object. But the FIR alleges that the assault by means of a sharp-edged weapon. No grievous injury has been received by the victim. Considering the nature of injuries received and recording the claim that the petitioners do not have any antecedent, this Court, finding them to be a first-time offenders and though a case under Section 109(1)(a) BNS has been registered, recording the State’s objection being noted down, though not inclined to entertain the bail plea, but to direct both to surrender before the learned court below for being released with suitable conditions. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, both the ABLAPLs are disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned J.M.F.C.(CITY), Cuttack in connection with Mangalabag P.S. Case No.418 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1153 of 2025 within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail upon furnishing bail bonds of Rs.30,000/- (rupees thirty thousand only) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each and such other terms and conditions as p. 3 deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, none shall not cause any harm to the informant while on bail. The above order, as further directed, shall be subject to absence of antecedents of the petitioners. 7. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra