IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1074 of 2026 Sayed Samser Ali …. Petitioner Mr. D. K. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 23.02.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsels for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with STF P.S. Case No.10 of 2018 corresponding to G.R. Case No.884 of 2018 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the bail orders which are in the record to show that some of the co-accused persons have been released in the meantime and the petitioner claims to be similarly situated like them, hence, demands parity. Learned counsel for the State submits that all the offences are bailable in nature, but in view of an offence under Section 506 I.P.C. alleged against the petitioner, he apprehends arrest. Considering the above facts and submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties and release of the other co-accused persons, this Court is inclined to apply parity directing release of the petitioner on similar terms and conditions instead of granting pre-arrest bail to him. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, ABLAPL stands disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that upon surrender before the court of learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara within a fortnight from today, the petitioner shall be released on bail in connection with STF P.S. Case No.10 of 2018 corresponding to G.R. Case No.884 of 2018 subject to him furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned court below, which shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, he shall not threaten or terrorize the family members of the informant in any manner, whatsoever, while on bail. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra