p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 2405 of 2026 Khirod Chandra Tripathy and others …. Petitioners Mr. A. K. Sarangi, Advocate -Versus- State of Orissa …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 22.04.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed seeking pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with G.R. Case No.652 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak arising out of Bonth P.S. Case No.83 of 2026 on the grounds stated. 3. Recorded the submission of Mr. Sarangi, learned counsel for the petitioners and State. With the filing of additional affidavit, it is submitted to the Court by Mr. Sarangi, learned counsel that an FIR is lodged and as a result, Bonth P.S Case No.83 dated 3rd March, 2026 has been registered under the alleged offences, a copy of which is at Annexure-3 to the same. It is submitted that there is no dowry demand from the side of the petitioners but the FIR has been lodged by the informant with such allegation made. It is informed to the p. 2 Court that petitioner No.4 has initiated a proceeding under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act for restitution of their conjugal rights and the same is pending disposal, hence, he is inclined to accept the informant. A copy of the said petition in C.P. No.161 of 2026 is at Annexure-4 to the additional affidavit. Considering the above facts and nature of the allegations in the FIR wherein nothing specific has been revealed regarding the nature of demand whether in cash or kind, this Court, finding that there is an element settlement exists between the parties, is inclined to direct them to go for mediation with the following conditions. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction that the petitioners shall be released on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/- (rupees twenty thousand) each with once solvent surety for the like amount with such other conditions imposed as deemed just and proper and in the facts and circumstances of the case in connection with Bonth P.S. No.83 dated 3rd March, 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.652 of 2026 subject to conditions imposed as deemed just and proper of this case. It is further directed that petitioner No.4 and the informant shall appear before the DLSA, Bhadrak on 6th May, 2026 to receive further orders. State is directed to intimate the informant about the mediation and the date fixed for the said purpose with the assistance of local PS. The report p. 3 of mediation shall be submitted by the DLSA for orders by the learned court below. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer