IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7238 of 2026 Balaram Patra …. Petitioner Mr. P. C. Jena, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. B. K. Sahu, AGA 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 Jaleswar P.S. Case No.278 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.344 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. It is claimed that the injuries are not grievous, though said to have been caused by means of Katuri as made to reveal from the FIR. Recorded the objection of the State. With narration of the incident in the FIR and the assault by a sharp-edged weapon, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea of the petitioner, however, grants him the liberty to surrender before the learned court below for being released with following conditions. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar in connection with Jaleswar P.S. Case No.278 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.344 of 2026 within a fortnight from today, he shall be released on bail upon furnishing bail bond of Rs.30,000/-(rupees thirty thousand only) with one solvent surety for the like amount and on such other terms and conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. It is also directed that such release of the petitioner shall be subject to verification and absence of any grievous injury received or such other injury caused by a sharp-cut weapon on any vital part of the victim’s body. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra