p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 2839 of 2026 Aditya Das …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Ray, Advocate -versus- 1.State of Odisha 2.Monalisa Naik …. Opposite Parties Mr. C.R. Swain, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 14.05.2026 02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with C.T. Case No. 73 of 2026 pending on the file of learned Civil Judge Junior Division-Cum- J.M.F.C, Baripal, arising out of Bari-Ramchandrapur P.S. Case No.74 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 498-A/ 420/ 506/ 323 /294 of IPC read with section 4 of D.P Act 1961. 3. Learned Counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail. 4. Perused the postal remark as stated in the note of Registry. Unfortunately without understanding the import of the postal remark i.e. “return to sender, p. 2 refused” it has been stated that it is insufficient. The notice is held to be sufficient. 5. Taking into account the nature of allegations and the background in which the same has been made, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper. 6. The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Mili