p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.5833 of 2025 Ramesh Chandra Hati …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Nanda, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Bramha, ASC Mr. S.K. Sarangi, Sr. Advocate (Informant) CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 12.01.2026 07. 1. Heard Mr. Nanda, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Bramha, learned ASC for the State besides Mr. Sarangi, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the informant. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Badagad P.S. Case No.203 of 2025 corresponding to C.T. Case No.363 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C.-IV, Bhubaneswar on the grounds stated therein. 3. In the case at hand, the petitioner happens to be the Manager of the co-accused, namely, Artabandhu Jena, who is already on bail in connection with Badagad P.S. Case No.203 of 2025. The allegation is primarily against the co-accused above named. The other petitioner, namely, Laxmi Priya Jena has been granted bail today by this Court in ABLAPL No.8386 p. 2 of 2025. Considering the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties including Mr. Sarangi, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the informant and since the co-accused has been granted bail, this Court is inclined to extend parity. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, ABLAPL stands disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders within a fortnight from today, he shall be released on bail in connection with Badagad P.S. Case No.203 of 2025 corresponding to C.T. Case No.363 of 2025 subject to him furnishing bail bond of Rs.1.00 lac (Rupees One Lac) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of learned J.M.F.C.-IV, Bhubaneswar, who shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, he shall not involve himself in similar criminal activities in future after being released. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok