p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.2950 of 2026 1. Prasanta Majhi 2. Maithili Bhue 3. Rajesh Behera 4. Manas Kumar Pradhan …. Petitioners Mr. A. K. Dash, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. A. K. Pati, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 23.04.2026 01. 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.712 of 2025 pending on the file of learned S.D.J.M, Kuchinda, arising out of Jamankira P.S. Case No.170 of 2025 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 318(2) and 61(2) of the BNS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail. p. 2 4. Taking into account the nature of allegations and the punishment prescribed, this Court directs 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. 5. It is needless to state that the Petitioners shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 6. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Jina