p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.629 of 2026 Susanta Kumar Panda …. Petitioner Mr. B. R. Dalai, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 30.01.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Soro P.S. Case No.26 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.50 of 2026 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Soro on the grounds stated. 3. Gone through the FIR as at Annexure-1 and it reveals the cause behind the alleged incident. It further reveals that the victim was assaulted by means of slap, kicks and feast blows and with a knife. The Court finds that the victim received injury in his right hand. It is claimed by learned counsel for the petitioner that such injury is not grievous. Recorded the objection of the State. On being asked, it is informed to the Court that the petitioner is having two more cases but registered in relation to disputes during election and hence, not similar in nature. With the objection of the State and recording the plea as above, this Court, though not inclined to grant him pre-arrest p. 2 bail but is of the view that the petitioner should be directed to surrender before the learned court below to go on bail with suitable conditions imposed. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL petition stands disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to surrender before learned J.M.F.C., Soro within a fortnight from today and in the event, he surrenders in compliance thereof, shall be released on bail in connection with C.T. Case No.50 of 2026 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/- (rupees thirty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the court below, which is at liberty to impose such other conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. The above order shall only be given to, as is further directed, only if the petitioner does not have any similar antecedents and the victim not to have suffered any grievous injury as a result of the assault by him. It is further directed that the petitioner shall cooperate in the investigation and to report the I.O. as and when required for the said purpose without default, till the same is concluded. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT