IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 2134 of 2026 Jugal Tandi & Ors. ..…... Petitioner(s) Mr. Satya Narayan Mishra, Adv. -Versus- State of Odisha ……. Opposite Party (s) Mr. Raj Bhusan Dash, ASC Mr. Jnyananda Panda, Adv. (for Informant) CORAM: DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI ORDER 21.04.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel for the State. 3. The Petitioners apprehending their arrest in Bhawanipatna Sadar P.S. Case No.39 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.85 of 2026, pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Bhawanipatna for the alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 115(2)/ 109(1)/296/ 351(2)/75 / 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, have filed this petition under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. for release on pre-arrest bail. Digitally Signed Signed by: LITARAM MURMU Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 23-Apr-2026 11:44:41 Signature Not Verified 2 4. The brief fact of the case is that the informant lodged an FIR before the IIC, Bhawanipatna Sadar P.S., alleging that on 30.01.2026 at about 6 to 7 am, while she was preparing tea in her house and no member of her family was present, the accused persons came to her house and abused her in filthy languages. Thereafter, they pulled her outside and began mistreating her. They even tried to kill her by pressing her neck. As the villagers interfered in the matter, they all left the spot by threatening her with dire consequence. Hence, this case. 5. Learned counsel for the Petitioners submits that due to the civil dispute, the case and counter-case have been registered against each other. He further submits that both parties are of one family. He further contends that the allegation made in the FIR does not disclose any offence. 6. Learned counsel for the State vehemently opposes the prayer for bail. 7. Taking into consideration the facts and submissions, factum of permanent residence of the Petitioners, it is directed that, the Petitioners shall be released on bail by the Arresting Officer, in the event of their arrest, in connection with the aforesaid case on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper. 8. The ABLAPL is disposed of. Digitally Signed Signed by: LITARAM MURMU Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 23-Apr-2026 11:44:41 Signature Not Verified 3 9. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. ( Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Murmu