p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 693 of 2026 D. Dipti Ranjan …. Petitioner Mr. B.K. Behera, Advocate -Versus- State of Orissa …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 03.02.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed seeking pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with C.T Case No.2193 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC-V, Bhubaneswar arising out of Bharatpur P.S. Case No.759 of 2025 on the grounds stated. 3. Gone through the FIR as at Annexure-1and it reveals the details of the incident narrated therein. In fact, a group of men arrived and committed the alleged mischief, as a result of which, the brother of the informant received bleeding injury on his head. The assault has been by means of a sword on the head of the injured. Recorded the objection of the State. It is claimed that the name of the petitioner does not find a place in the FIR. However, the report has been lodged by the victim’s brother, p. 2 who is not a witness to the alleged incident. Considering the above facts and submissions of learned counsels for the respective parties, this Court is not inclined to grant pre-arrest bail to the petitioner, however, is of the view that he should be directed to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail for being considered during the first hour and in case of rejection, to approach the learned Sessions Court for orders in the 2nd hour itself with the lower court record being made available for the said purpose. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner surrenders before the court of learned JMFC-V, Bhubaneswar within a fortnight from today in connection with C.T Case No.2193 of 2025 corresponding to Bharatpur P.S. Case No.759 of 2025 and moves regular bail, it shall be duly considered in the first hour and in case of rejection, he shall approach the learned Sessions Court seeking release for being considered and disposed of on the same day by having regard to the pleas advanced. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer