p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1021 of 2026 Sania Behera @ Sanoj Behera …. Petitioner Mr. A. Sahoo, 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 Chandrabhaga Marine P.S. Case No.50 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.916 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Konark on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the F.I.R. at Annexure-1. It is a case of robbery alleged by the informant. The details of the incident stand narrated in the F.I.R. The petitioner’s name is mentioned in the F.I.R., who is alleged to have committed the mischief with an assault to the informant causing bleeding injury and even removal of his mobile hand set. Considering the manner in which the alleged incident took place with the allegation against the petitioner, recording the objection of the State, the Court is of the view that it is not a case for pre-arrest bail, but he should be directed to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail. p. 2 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 fortnight from today before the learned J.M.F.C., Konark in connection with Chandrabhaga Marine P.S. Case No.50 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.916 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 with the record being made available immediately. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra