p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 6897 of 2026 Brother In-law …. Petitioner Mr. S.K.Jena, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & another …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 24.06.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed seeking pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Bargarh Town P.S. Case No. 105 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.265 of 2026 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Bargarh on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the F.I.R. as at Annexure-1. Gone through the statement of the victim recorded under Section 183 BNSS. Considering the allegations in the report and the version of the victim and her relationship with the petitioner and as in the meantime, the investigation is concluded with the chargesheet filed as informed by learned counsel appearing for the petitioner with the exoneration of her mother in-law and recording the objection of the State, this Court though not in p. 2 favour of entertaining his bail plea is of the view that the present accused should instead be directed to surrender before the learned court below for being released with conditions. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner surrenders before the court of learned SDJM Bargarh within a fortnight from today, it is directed that he shall be released on bail in connection with C.T. Case No.265 of 2026 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/-(rupees thirty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with such other conditions imposed by the court concerned as deemed just and proper and in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the condition not to cause any harm to the victim in any manner whatsoever, while on bail. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge kabita