p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.2115 of 2026 Uma Sankar Panigrahi …. Petitioner(s) Mr. Jyotirmaya Sahoo, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party(s) Mr. Raj Bhusan Dash, ASC CORAM: HON’BLE DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI Order No. 01. ORDER 21.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 3. The Petitioner, apprehending his arrest in connection with Bhubaneswar Mahila P.S. Case No.375 of 2025, corresponding to C.T. Case No.2456 of 2025, pending in the Court of learned S.D.J.M., Bhubaneswar for the alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 85/115(2)/109(1) of BNSS, has filed this petition under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 for release on pre-arrest bail. 4. The prosecution case, in brief, is that on the basis of the F.I.R. lodged by Opposite Party No.2, before the IIC, Mahila P.S., Bhubaneswar, alleging that she was married to the Petitioner on 03.05.2022 as per Hindu rites and customs. Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPUN BEHERA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 23-Apr-2026 11:28:36 Signature Not Verified p. 2 After a few days of marriage, she was subjected to physical and mental torture, due to which she left the Petitioner’s house in December 2023. Thereafter, following a compromise between the parties, the Petitioner and the informant resumed cohabitation. It is further alleged that on 07.12.2025, in the morning, her husband struck her on the head with a wooden stick. However, she managed to protect herself by raising her hand, as a result of which she sustained an injury to her hand. Hence, this case. 5. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that in the meantime, the dispute between the parties has been amicably settled and both husband and wife are now residing together peacefully. 6. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for anticipatory bail. 7. Considering the submissions made, the nature of allegations and more importantly, the fact that the parties have settled their dispute and are cohabiting, this Court is inclined to allow the application. 8. Accordingly, it is directed that in the event of arrest of the Petitioner in the aforesaid case, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the Arresting Officer deems just and proper, subject to the following conditions: p. 3 i. The Petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and appear before the Investigating Officer as and when required; ii. The Petitioner shall not directly or indirectly induce, threaten or promise any witness acquainted with the facts of the case; iii. The Petitioner shall not leave the jurisdiction without prior permission of the Court concerned; iv. The Petitioner shall not involve himself in any similar offence in future; v. The Petitioner shall furnish adequate bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. 9. Violation of any of the above conditions shall entail cancellation of bail. 10. The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. 11. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per Rules. (Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Sipun