p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 3444 of 2026 Mantu Pradhan and another …. Petitioners Mr. A. S. Paul, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M. K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 30.04.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed seeking pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with G.R. Case No.209 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Athamallik arising out of Athamallik P.S Case No.52 of 2026 on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. It is informed to the Court that the co-accused persons are on bail and hence, the petitioners are entitled to parity. Recorded the objection of the State. This Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea of the petitioners, however, considering the submission of Mr. Paul, learned counsel for the petitioners, they are allowed to surrender before the learned court below demanding release pleading parity. p. 2 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioners surrender within a fortnight from today and move an application for regular bail, it shall be considered by learned S.D.J.M., Athamallik during the first hour and in the event of rejection, they shall approach the learned Sessions Court for orders on the same day during the second hour itself considering their plea for parity and for the said purpose, lower court record shall be made available at the time of hearing. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer