IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7126 of 2026 Kautuka Meher …. Petitioner Mr. D.K. Mohapatra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 29.06.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Lephripada P.S. Case No.26 of 2026 corresponding to G.R Case No.259 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M, Sundargarh on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1 and the statement of the complainant recorded under Section 180 of BNSS (Annexre-2). 4. It is claimed that the petitioner is a Government servant referring to a copy of the Service Book at Annexure-3. It is claimed that the petitioner is not the assailant, but is alleged to be the instigator. Recorded the objection of the learned counsel for the State. From the record, it is revealed that the co-accused is on bail pursuant to the order passed in ABLAPL No.2253 of 2026. Considering the narration in the FIR and the excess of the accused persons and that the petitioner is not the assailant but the instigator and in view of the release of the co-accused in ABLAPL (supra) dated 21.04.2026, this Court is inclined to apply parity and to direct him to be released on similar terms and conditions. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, petitioner surrenders before the learned S.D.J.M, Sundargarh in connection with Lephripada P.S. Case No.26 of 2026 corresponding to G.R Case No.259 of 2026 within a fortnight from today, he shall be released on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/-(twenty thousand only) for the like amount with one solvent surety with other similar conditions imposed in the ABLAPL at Flag-A. 7. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Pradeep