IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1733 of 2026 Krushna Chandra Behera & another …. Petitioners Mr. S.K. Bhanjadeo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 24.03.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Delanga P.S. Case No.413 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1009 of 2025 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Pipili on the grounds stated. 3. The report reveals the alleged mischief committed by the accused persons, who are the employees under the informant, a plea which is opposed by the State and the allegation in the FIR is that the petitioners killed and committed theft of hundred hens from the broiler farm of the informant. Reason behind the alleged overt act is revealed by Mr. Bhanjadeo, learned counsel for the petitioners that the informant did not pay their remuneration, hence, the incident. Considering the above facts and submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties and that the petitioners claim to have no antecedents, this Court is of the view that they should be directed to surrender before the learned court below for being released as no case for a pre-arrest bail is made out. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Pipili in connection with Delanga P.S. Case No.413 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1009 of 2025 within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/-(rupees twenty thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each with such other conditions besides the following, such as, not to commit any further mischief involving the informant, while on bail and to co-operate the IO in the investigation as and when necessary. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer