IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7402 of 2026 Ganesh Mandal …. Petitioner Mr. R.C.Maharana, Advocate -Versus- State of Orissa …. Opposite Party Ms. B.Sahu, AGA And ABLAPL No. 7505 of 2026 Kartikeswar Rout @ Bunty …. Petitioner Mr. K.Mohanty, Advocate -Versus- State of Orissa …. Opposite Party Ms. B.Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 07.07.2026 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up together and disposed of by the following common order. 2. Heard learned counsels for the respective parties. 3. Instant petitions under Section 482 BNSS are filed by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with C.T Case No. 867 of 2026 arising out of Laxmisagar P.S Case No. 443 of 2026 pending in the file of the learned J.M.F.C.-IV, Bhubaneswar, Khurda on the grounds stated. Page 2 of 3 4. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The names of the petitioners are mentioned in the F.I.R. As per the report, the accused persons named committed the overt acts and assaulted the victims by means of a sword and Bhujali and caused bleeding injuries to them. The report further reveals that the injured were shifted to a private hospital and have been admitted there. Recorded the objection of the State. It is claimed that one of the petitioners in ABLAPL No. 7505 of 2026 is a minor. Considering the allegations in the F.I.R. and assault by dangerous weapons used by the accused persons named therein, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea, however, allows the accused, namely, Ganesh Mandal to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court for orders claiming parity and in so far as the other accused, namely, Kartikeswar Rout @ Bunty is concerned, is of the view that since claimed to be a juvenile-in-conflict with law, he should be allowed to go on bail with conditions subject to verification of his minority. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the ABLAPLs are disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioners surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C.-IV, Bhubaneswar, Khurda within a fortnight from today, it is directed that the bail plea of the petitioner in ABLAPL No. 7505 of 2026, he shall be released on bail in connection with C.T. Case No.867 of 2026 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.10,000/-(rupees ten thousand) each with one solvent surety (one of the guardians) for the like amount for the like amount with such other conditions imposed as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. It is made clear that such release of the petitioner in ABLAPL No.7505 of 2026 shall be subject to confirmation regarding his age since claimed to be a minor. As regards the other accused in ABLAPL No.7402 of 2026, he is at liberty to apply and seek regular bail after his surrender for its consideration on merit. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge kabita