p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.8254 of 2026 Sri Chakradhara Barik @ Chakara Barik …. Petitioner Mr.Bijay Kumar Nayak (3), Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr.S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 24.07.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.252 of 2026 pending on the file of learned Gram Nyayadhikari-cum- J.M.F.C., Grama Nyayalaya, Odagaon, arising out of Odagaon P.S. Case No.141 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 118(1)/118(2)/ 126(2)/296/3(5)/333/76 of the BNS, 2023. 3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that because of civil dispute, exaggerated allegations have been made which is fortified by the injury report. Hence, he may be protected by pre- arrest bail. p. 2 4. Learned counsel for the State, while opposing the prayer for pre-arrest bail, submits that it is not disputed that the injuries are simple in nature, but submits that the same being on vital part, i.e, head, the petitioner ought not to be protected by pre-arrest bail. 5. Taking into account the nature of allegation and the manner in which the offence has been committed and nature of injuries, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, Petitioners shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of antecedents. If it comes to fore that the Petitioner has any criminal antecedent, this order shall not be given effect to. 6. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 7. The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Basu Designation: Addl. Dy. Registrar-cum-Addl. Principal Secy.