IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7334 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010458442026 1. Amit Kumar Das 2. Mamali Das …. Petitioners Mr. B.K. Ghadei, Advocate -versus- 1. State of Orissa 2. Informant/victim …. Opposite Parties Mr. C.R. Swain, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 28.08.2026 03. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioners are seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.345 of 2026 pending on the file learned J.M.F.C., Tirtol, Jagatsinghpur arising out of Tirtol P.S. Case No.299 of 2026 pending on the file of for commission of offences punishable under Sections 115(2)/118(1)/296/351(3)/3(5)/74 of BNS. 3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioners that exaggerated allegations have been made in respect of the offence alleged under Section 118(1) of BNS. Hence, the Petitioners may be protected by pre-arrest bail. 4. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail. 5. Taking into account the nature of allegations, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioners shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of nature of injury. 6. If it is found that the injured has suffered any grievous injury, this order shall not be given effect to in respect of Petitioner No.1 (Amit Kumar Das). 7. It is needless to state that the Petitioners shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 8. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Ayesha Designation: Senior Stenographer