p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.4208 of 2026 Siba Sankar Sahu …. Petitioner Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC A N D ABLAPL No.4227 of 2026 Muna Pradhan …. Petitioner Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 04.05.2026 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up together and disposed of by the following common order. 2. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 3. Instant petitions have been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with K.Nuagaon P.S. Case No. 292 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.385 of 2025 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Digapahandi on the grounds stated. 4. Perused the F.I.R. as at Annexure-1. A case under Section 309(1) BNS has been registered for snatching away money bag from the informant. It is informed to the Court in course of hearing that the chargesheet is filed for an offence punishable under Section 310(2) BNS. Considering the nature p. 2 of allegations in the FIR and submissions of learned counsel appearing for both the sides, the Court is not inclined to entertain plea of pre-arrest bail as has been advanced but is in favour of granting liberty to the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail and in case of rejection to approach the Sessions Court for orders. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender within a fortnight from today and move applications for bail in connection with G.R. Case No.385 of 2025 arising out of K.Nuagaon P.S. Case No. 292 of 2025 pending in the Court of learned J.M.F.C., Digapahandi, it is directed that the same shall be entertained during the first hour followed by an order and in the event of rejection, they are granted the liberty to approach the Sessions Court for orders on the same day and for the said purpose, the lower court case record and other relevant papers shall be made available at the time of hearing. It is further directed that all such plea of the petitioners including parity shall be considered by the learned courts below while dealing with their bail applications. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT