p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.215 of 2026 Sarat Behera & others …. Petitioners Mr. A.K. Biswal, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. S. Nayak, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 13.01.2026 01. 1. Heard Mr. Biswal, learned counsel for the petitioners and Ms. Nayak, learned ASC for the State. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Bhanjapur P.S. Case No.393 of 2025 corresponding to C.T. Case No.1507 of 2025 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Baripada on the grounds stated therein. 3. Considering the nature of allegations in the FIR at Annexure-1, it is made to understand that the petitioners are alleged of having ill-treated the victim. It is further revealed therein that the father-in-law, on the date of occurrence dated 26th December, 2025, entered inside the victim’s bed room with an intention to commit sexual mischief and to outrage her modesty. p. 2 4. The in-laws and the husband of the victim are before this Court demanding pre-arrest bail. 5. Recorded the objection of the State. Having regard to the nature of dispute in the family and the allegation is directed against all but sexual mischief against the father-in-law, who has not applied for bail, this Court though not inclined to grant pre-arrest bail but is of the view that the petitioners should be released on bail upon their surrender before the court concerned with suitable conditions. 6. Accordingly, it is ordered. 7. In the result, ABLAPL stands disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the court of learned S.D.J.M., Baripada within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail in connection with Bhanjapur P.S. Case No.393 of 2025 corresponding to C.T. Case No.1507 of 2025 subject to them furnishing bail bonds of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned court below, which shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, they shall not terrorize or cause any harm or injury to the victim in any manner whatsoever after being released. 8. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok