p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.3416 of 2026 Genja @ Chinmaya Jeet Pradhan …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Bhanjadeo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mrs. S. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 30.04.2026 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 Bolagarh P.S. Case No.207 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.701 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C. (Cog. Taking), Khurda on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. Referring to Annexure-2, it is submitted that co-accused persons have been on bail pursuant to the Court’s orders in ABLAPL No.14844 of 2025 and ABLAPL No.984 of 2026, hence, the petitioner, who is similarly situated, should be extended parity. It is submitted that the name of the petitioner is not mentioned in the FIR and the co-accused persons are on bail vide Annexure-2. In response to the above, learned counsel for the State submits that the accused persons committed the overt acts and carried out the assault by means of Bhujali and sword etc. Considering p. 2 the above orders at Annexure-2 and also at Flags-A1 to A3 with regard to co-accused persons and since the petitioner is found to be on equal footing having been not named in the FIR i.e. Annexure-1, this Court recording objection of the State, is inclined to extend parity. 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 J.M.F.C. (Cog. Taking), Khurda in connection with Bolagarh P.S. Case No.207 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.701 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 such other conditions imposed as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer