IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7729 of 2026 Bulu Bisoyi & another …. Petitioners Mr. P. S. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. Satyabrata Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 15.07.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Polasara P.S. Case No.304 of 2024 corresponding to G.R. Case No.300 of 2024 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Polasara on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The petitioners had earlier approached this Court vide ABLAPL No.3708 of 2026 disposed of on 29th April, 2026 followed by the rejection order i.e. Annexure-2 of the learned Sessions Court. The submission of learned counsel for the petitioners that there is no any damage to the shop of the informant and while claiming so, refers to a copy of the seizure memo dated 30th April, 2025. Recorded the objection of the State. Mr. Panda, learned ASC would submit that for the mischief of the accused persons, the shop of the informant has been burnt down and also a fast-food corner situate adjoining to it. In response to the above, it is reiterated that there has been no any extensive damage to the shop of the informant in view of the seizure of charred wood ash and a burnt tin asbestos with melted containers. It is claimed that the petitioners do not have any antecedent and first-time offenders. Considering the facts and submissions as above and the circumstances under which the report has been lodged alleging the shops to have been set to blaze and narrated in the FIR, this Court is inclined to direct the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned J.M.F.C., Polasara in connection with Polasara P.S. Case No.304 of 2024 corresponding to G.R. Case No.300 of 2024 within a fortnight from today for consideration of their release with an application moved. It is further directed that upon receiving any such application from the petitioners, the learned court below shall call for a report from the IO concerned to ascertain the extent of damage to the shops and thereafter, to pass necessary orders. In case the damage is not extensive as pleaded at present, it is also directed the petitioners shall be released on bail with suitable conditions imposed as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. But in case of rejection by the learned court below, the petitioners are granted the liberty to approach the Sessions Court for orders. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra