IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1706 of 2026 Rintu Malik @ Rashmi Ranjan Malik …. Petitioner Mr. B.K. Swain, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC 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 Salepur P.S. Case No.245 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.240 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Addl. District Judge, Salepur on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. Gone through the chargesheet i.e. Annexure-2. The case diary is produced and the same is also perused. It is claimed that the petitioner did not commit burglary. On a reading of the FIR, this Court finds that unknown miscreants entered inside the house of the informant and committed burglary. The statements of the witnesses recorded during investigation reveal the involvement of the petitioner. Considering the same and the nature of offence alleged, this Court is not inclined to consider the pre-arrest bail of the petitioner, however, is of the view that he should be directed to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail with all such plea, as has been advanced. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, ABLAPL is disposed of. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders within a period of fortnight from today before the learned Addl. District Judge, Salepur in connection with Salepur P.S. Case No.245 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.240 of 2025 and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be duly considered in the first hour and in case of rejection, he shall approach the learned Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day considering the plea of parity on the release of the co- accused persons and for the said purpose, case record shall be made available. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok