p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1748 of 2026 Runu Parida …. Petitioner Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC And ABLAPL No.2018 of 2026 Khukan Mania …. Petitioner Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 10.03.2026 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are disposed of by the following common order. 2. Heard Mr. Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. Panda, learned ASC for the State. 3. Instant petitions under Section 482 BNSS are filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Begunia p. 2 P.S. Case No.84 of 2023 corresponding to G.R. Case No.305 of 2023 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Begunia on the grounds stated therein. 4. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. A case under Section 302 IPC has been registered. It is submitted to the Court by Mr. Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioners that NBWs are pending execution against the accused persons and a copy of the order in respect of co-accused namely, Sita Mania @ Mamata Mania in ABLAPL No.12597 of 2025 dated 20th January, 2026 is produced claiming parity. But, considering the objection of Mr. Panda, learned counsel for the State, this Court is inclined to extend parity to the petitioners. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, ABLAPLs stand disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Begunia within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail in connection with Begunia P.S. Case No.84 of 2023 corresponding to G.R. Case No.305 of 2023 subject to them furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned court below, which shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, they shall attend the inquiry and remain p. 3 physically present on each date of posting, till the framing of charge by the Sessions Court after commitment of the case. 7. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok