p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 2372 of 2026 Rakesh Kumar Sahoo …. Petitioner Represented by Mr. A.R. Panda, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha …. Opp. Party Represented by Mr. P.S. Nayak, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 21.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State. 3. The petitioner is apprehending arrest in connection Mangalpur P.S. Case No. 44 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No. 325 of 2026 pending in the court of the learned S.D.J.M., Jajpur for the alleged commission of offence under Sections 126(2)/115(2)/109(1)/351(2)/3(5) of BNS. 4. It alleged that while the complainant had been to her husband’s house for recovery of dowry articles with the assistance of police, the petitioner along with her family members assaulted her father by means of kick. 5. Learned State Counsel fairly submits that the injury sustained is simple in nature. Order No. 1. p. 2 6. Considering the submissions as above and the nature of accusations, while not being inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, the ABLAPL is disposed of granting liberty to the petitioner to surrender before the court below within two weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order and to move for bail. In such event, he shall be released on bail on such terms and condition as the court below may deem fit and proper to impose. 7. The ABLAPL is disposed of. 8. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC.TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer