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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.3058 of 2026 Manas Bhutia & Ors. ..... Petitioners
Represented by Adv. - Biraja Prasad Nanda -versus- State of Odisha ..... Opposite Party
Represented by Adv. - Mr. D.K.Sahoo, A.G.A.
CORAM:
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA
Order No.
ORDER 24.04.2026
01.
1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/ Physical Mode).
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the Opposite Party-State.
3. The present application has been filed under Section 482 of B.N.S.S. by the Petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Talcher P.S. Case No.200 of 2026, corresponding to G.R. Case No.390 of 2026, pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Talcher, for alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 109(1), 121(1), 126(2), 132, 296, 3(5) & 351(2) of BNS.
4. Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of offence and the surrounding facts of the case, I am not inclined to grant pre-arrest bail to the Petitioners. However, it is directed that in the event the Petitioners surrender before the Court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today and move an application for bail,
Page 2 of 2. the Court in seisin over the matter shall release them on bail in connection with the aforesaid case on such terms and conditions as it may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of criminal antecedent of the Petitioners and injury. In the event it is found by the learned court below that the Petitioners are having any criminal antecedent and the injuries sustained by the injured are grievous in nature, then this order shall automatically stand revoked. Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.
5. Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.
Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.
(Aditya Kumar Mohapatra)
Judge
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