p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7270 of 2026 Fakira Putel …. Petitioner Mr. S. Dwibedi, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 01.07.2026 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 Lathor P.S. Case No.103 of 2026 corresponding to G.R Case No.58 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M, Patnagarh on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. It is alleged that the assault was carried out by means of an axe. But it is claimed that the injuries are not grievous. Recorded the objection of the learned counsel for the State. The contents of the FIR reveals that the petitioner caused assault to the informant by a dangerous weapon and he was shifted in an ambulance after having received bleeding injury. Considering the allegations in the report and the submission of the learned counsel for the parties, this Court is of the view that it is not a fit case for anticipatory bail, however, is of the opinion that the petitioner should be granted the liberty to surrender before the learned p. 2 court below seeking release and in case of rejection, to approach the learned Sessions Court for orders. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders within a fortnight from today before the learned S.D.J.M, Patnagarh in connection with Lathor P.S. Case No.103 of 2026 corresponding to G.R Case No.58 of 2026 and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be duly considered in the first hour and in case of rejection, he shall approach the learned Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day and for the said purpose, the lower court record shall be made available at the time of hearing. It is further directed that learned courts below shall call for the injury report and also police papers along with case diary and to consider the plea of the petitioner for release and to pass appropriate orders accordingly. The learned counsel courts below shall also consider the petitioner’s bail plea taking into account the injury report and his release if the injury is found to be not grievous. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Pradeep