IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1060 of 2026 Bhagyalata Mahapatra …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Lenka, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. B. Panda, ASC And ABLAPL No.1078 of 2026 K. Amojiamma Dora & others …. Petitioners Mr. S.K. Lenka, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. B. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 18.02.2026 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up for orders and disposed of together. 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 Purushottampur P.S. Case No.15 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.15 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Purusottampur on the grounds stated therein. 4. Gone through the F.I.R. as at Annexure-1. The Sub- Registrar, Purushottampur, Ganjam lodged the report alleging that the transaction has been taken place in the name of a dead person being the real owner. It is submitted that one of the accused persons, namely, Suresh Chandra Acharya, a deed writer has been allowed to go on bail pursuant to the Court’s order in ABLAPL No.474 of 2026. A copy of the said order dated 27th January, 2026 is produced at the time of hearing, which is also at Flag-A. One of the petitioners, namely, K. Amojiamma Dora, who is one of the legal heirs of the deceased, executed the sale deed, whereas, the other accused, namely, Bhagyalata Mohapatra happens to be the purchaser. Since the sale has been effected in the name of a dead person, the report was lodged by the Sub-Registrar. It is claimed that the petitioners have no similar antecedents. Considering the fact that one of the LRs is involved with the purchaser of the land is entangled, this Court, recording the submissions of learned counsels of both the sides, is of the view that though they are not entitled to pre-arrest bail, but should be directed to surrender before the learned court below for being released with suitable conditions imposed. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the ABLAPLs stand disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that upon surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Purusottampur within a fortnight from today, the petitioners shall be released on bail in connection with Purushottampur P.S. Case No.15 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.15 of 2026 subject to them furnishing bail bonds of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand) 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 besides the following, such as, they shall co-operate the I.O. in the investigation as and when summoned, till the investigation is concluded. 7. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra