p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7907 of 2026 Dillip Kumar Biswal …. Petitioner Mr. G. Mishra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 21.07.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Soro P.S. Case No.449 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.884 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Soro on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. From the report, it is revealed that the accused persons ill-treated the informant. The petitioner happens to be the husband of the victim. On a further reading of the FIR, it is made to reveal that allegation of rape has been made against the father-in-law. The record reveals that the mother-in-law is on bail pursuant to the order in ABLAPL No.7296 of 2026 dated 2nd July, 2026 at Flag-A. It is alleged by the informant that the petitioner did not take a stand when she revealed about the sexual mischief committed by her father-in- law. The other allegations about more demand of dowry etc. have been made, but nothing specific is mentioned in the FIR p. 2 regarding the nature of demand. Considering the above facts and objection of the State and as serious allegation is directed against accused father-in-law, this Court is inclined to direct the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below for being released with conditions and also at the same time, for him to go for a mediation with the informant. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. In the event of arrest of the petitioner in connection with C.T. Case No.884 of 2026 corresponding to Soro P.S. Case No.449 of 2026 of the court of learned J.M.F.C., Soro, it is directed that by this Court that he shall be released on bail by the Arresting Officer on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.25,000/- (rupees twenty-five thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with a condition to co-operate the IO in the investigation as and when summoned. Apart from above, the petitioner and the informant are to appear before the TLSC, Soro for mediation on 3rd August, 2026. State is directed to intimate the informant about the date of mediation with the assistance of the local PS. Upon closure of the mediation, it is further directed that the report of the same shall be submitted to the court of learned J.M.F.C., Soro for further orders according to law. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Tudu