IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1306 of 2026 Goutam Kumar Patra @ Gouttam …. Petitioner Mr. P. C. Jena, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M. K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 17.02.2026 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 Jaleswar P.S. Case No.649 of 2025 corresponding to C.T. Case No.767 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar on the grounds stated therein. 3. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties. Perused the F.I.R. as at Annexure-1. The allegation is directed against the petitioner and in-laws. The allegation against the petitioner is that he suppressed his first marriage and hence, cheated the informant with the allegation of dowry demand by him. The allegation of dowry demand and ill-treatment meted out to the informant is revealed from the F.I.R. 4. Recorded the objection of the State. 5. The Court, considering the allegations made to appear from Annexure-1, 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 by the following order. 6. Accordingly, it is ordered. 7. In the result, ABLAPL is disposed of. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders within fortnight from today before the learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar in connection with Jaleswar P.S. Case No.649 of 2025 corresponding to C.T. Case No.767 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 Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day itself. 8. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra