IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1660 of 2026 Ribuna Naik …. Petitioner Mr. S. Mishra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 23.03.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Puri Town P.S. Case No.735 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1691 of 2025 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Puri on the grounds stated. 3. Gone through the FIR as at Annexure-1. The co- accused persons are on bail pursuant to the order of this Court in ABLAPL No.467 of 2026 as at Flag-A. It is submitted to the Court that the name of the petitioner is not mentioned in the FIR. Learned counsel for the State submits that the injury received by the informant is not grievous. In view of the above and since the co-accused persons are on bail and the petitioner seems to be on a better footing than them and as such the injury received by the victim is not serious, this Court is inclined to extend parity and direct his surrender before the learned court below to go on bail on similar terms and conditions. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders before the court of learned S.D.J.M., Puri in connection with Puri Town P.S. Case No.735 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1691 of 2025 within a fortnight from today, he shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/-(rupees thirty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with other conditions imposed besides the following, such as, he shall not cause any harm to the victim of the assault after being released and co-operate the IO in the investigation of the case, till the same is over. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer