p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7872 of 2026 Rajendra Sethi@ Raju …. Petitioner Mr. J.Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K.Mohanty, ASC And ABLAPL No.8093 of 2026 Bikash Nahak …. Petitioner Ms. Swagatika Panda, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K.Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 20.07.2026 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up for orders. 2. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 3. Instant petitions under Section 482 BNSS are filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Golanthara P.S Case No. 95 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 381 of 2026 pending in the file of the learned J.M.F.C.(Rural) (Cog), Berhampur on the grounds stated therein. p. 2 4. This Court finds that one of the petitioners in ABLAPL No. 8093 of 2026 had approached earlier in ABLAPL No. 3404 of 2026 disposed of on 27th April, 2026 granting him the liberty to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail. But in view of the order in ABLAPL No. 5154 of 2026 dated 14th May, 2026 in respect of two other accused persons, the said petitioner has renewed his prayer for bail. The other accused, namely, Rajendra Sethi @ Raju in ABLAPL No.7872 of 2026 pleads for release in view of the order in ABLAPL dated 14th May, 2026 claiming parity. It is submitted to the Court that the accused, namely, Bikash Nahak is having one antecedent and of similar nature. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the petitioners and objection of the State. A case under Section 109(1) BNS has been registered but in view of the release of the co-accused persons and that the petitioners are also young aged between 20-23 years and though one of them is having a criminal antecedent, this Court is inclined to direct both to surrender before the learned court below for being released on similar terms and conditions though their bail plea is not entertained. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the ABLAPLs stand disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned J.M.F.C.(Rural) (Cog), Berhampur in connection with Golanthara P.S Case No. 95 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 381 of 2026 respectively within a period of fifteen days from today, they shall be released on bail subject to furnishing bail bonds of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand) p. 3 each with one solvent surety for the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned court below, which shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 7. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge kabita