p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1701 of 2026 Jitu Behera …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC Mr. B.P. Rath, Advocate (Informant) CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 24.03.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Mancheswar P.S. Case No.688 of 2024 corresponding to C.T. Case No.2188 of 2024 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C.-II (Cog. Taking), Bhubaneswar on the grounds stated therein. 3. Recorded the submission of learned counsel for the respective parties including Mr. Rath, learned counsel for the informant. It is informed to the Court that compromise has been reached at between the parties and on such ground, the co- accused persons vide ABLAPLs at Flag-A & B have been released on bail. Recording such submission and response of the State and in view of the compromise between the parties, this Court is inclined to extend parity to the petitioner directing him to be released on bail with conditions. p. 2 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders within a fortnight from today before the learned J.M.F.C.-II (Cog. Taking), Bhubaneswar in connection with Mancheswar P.S. Case No.688 of 2024 corresponding to C.T. Case No.2188 of 2024, he shall be released on bail subject to him on furnishing bail bond of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount 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. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok