p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7412 of 2026 Prahallad Samal …. Petitioner Mr. A. K. Subudhi, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 07.07.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 2. Instant petition is filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Pipili P.S Case No.215 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.298 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Pipili on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the F.I.R as at Annexure-1. A case under Section 326(g) BNS has been registered. The informant alleges involvement of the petitioner in setting her house to blaze. Considering the mischief committed allegedly by the petitioner and his brother and recording the objection of the State, this Court is not inclined to entertain his bail plea, however, grants him liberty to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court claiming parity. p. 2 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 learned court below within a fortnight from today and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be duly considered by the learned J.M.F.C., Pipili in connection with Pipili P.S Case No.215 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.298 of 2026 during the first hour and in the event of rejection, to approach the learned Sessions Court for orders on the same day during the second hour itself considering his plea for parity and for the said purpose, the lower court case record shall be made available at the time of hearing. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer