IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 2406 of 2026 Shiba Sahoo and another …. Petitioners Mr. D. K. Ratha, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC Mr. M. K. Swain, Advocate (Informant) And ABLAPL No. 2408 of 2026 Tapan Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. D. K. Ratha, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC Mr. M. K. Swain, Advocate (Informant) CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 22.04.2026 01. 1. Both the AB LAPLs are taken up for orders. 2. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 3. Instant petitions under Section 482 BNSS are filed seeking pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with G.R. Case No.638 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Nyayadhikari Gram Nyayalaya, Puri arising out of Sadar P.S. Case No.491 of 2025 on the grounds stated. 4. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. It is submitted to the Court that the allegations in the FIR are against all and omnibus in nature, hence, the petitioners are entitled to go on bail. It is submitted that the petitioners in ABLAPL No.2406 of 2026 are the parents-in-law of the deceased, who committed suicide by hanging. Recorded the objection of the State. The Court finds that the deceased was alleged to be not properly treated after the demand made and was not fulfilled. From the FIR itself, the Court finds that money was demanded by the accused husband as he was to purchase an auto-rickshaw. The details of the events that preceded the death of the deceased are described in the FIR. It is made to understand that such demand was primarily made by the petitioner in ABLAPL No.2408 of 2026. Considering the FIR and the allegations therein and the demand made from the side of the accused husband, this Court is of the view that he is not entitled to pre-arrest bail, however, the co- accused persons, namely, parents-in-law of the deceased are upon their surrender before the learned court below subject to conditions. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the ABLAPLs are disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioners in ABLAPL No.2406 of 2026 surrender before the court of learned Nyayadhikari Gram Nyayalaya, Puri within fortnight from today, it is directed that they shall be released on bail in connection with G.R. Case No.638 of 2025 corresponding to Sadar P.S. Case No.491 of 2025 on 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 as deemed just and proper and in the facts and circumstances of the case, whereas, the petitioner in ABLAPL No.2408 of 2026 is granted the liberty to surrender before court below within fortnight from today to seek regular bail for its consideration and disposal and in the event of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court for orders during the second hour itself. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer