IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.3241 of 2026 Narayan Sahoo & others …. Petitioners Ms. D. Lenka, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 01.05.2026 03. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Kujang P.S. Case No.70 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.225 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C.(P), Kujang on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIRs as at Annexures-1 and 2. For the self- same incident, the counter FIR is lodged from the side of the petitioners as per Annexure-2. The case diary is submitted to the Court and on perusal, it is found that the injuries received by the victims are stated to be simple apparently caused by a blunt force. It is submitted that the parties are neighbours and dispute was over stacking of sand and in so far as the alleged offences are concerned, all are bailable in nature except the one under Section 74 BNSS. It is informed to the Court that the petitioners do not have any antecedent. Recorded the objection of the State. From the FIR i.e. Annexure-1, the Court finds that the petitioners alleged to have committed the excess for the reason stated therein. The Court further finds that in course of events the overt acts has been committed by the accused persons. Mr. Mohanty, learned ASC for the State would inform that the injuries received by the victims are not grievous. In view of the above, recording the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties, this Court, though not in favour of entertaining their plea for pre-arrest bail, but is inclined to direct the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below for being released with conditions. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is 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.(P), Kujang in connection with Kujang P.S. Case No.70 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.225 of 2026 within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/-(rupees twenty thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each with such other conditions imposed besides the following, such as, none shall pick up any quarrel with the informant and commit any further mischief involving the victim while on bail. 6. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer