p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1097 of 2026 Anil Sahu @ Deepak Sahu …. Petitioner Mr. B. Mohanty, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 23.02.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Khallikote P.S. Case No.5 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.5 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Khallikote on the grounds stated therein. 3. Gone through the FIR as at Annexure-1. It reveals that the petitioner had an argument with the informant for the quantity of petrol purchased and also for charging of Rs.110/- from him and thereafter, he committed the alleged mischief. It is submitted that the victim has received simple injury for such assault. The petitioner is said to be involved in two other cases but not of similar offences. 4. Recorded the objection of the State. p. 2 5. A copy of the injury report is made available and the same is perused. This Court finds that an abrasion is said to have been received by the victim by a hard and blunt object. The statements of the witnesses recorded during investigation are also produced along with the case diary and the same are gone through. Considering the materials on record and the reason behind the alleged incident and injury sustained by the victim, this Court though not inclined to grant pre-arrest bail to the petitioner but of the view that he should be directed to surrender before the court concerned for being released with suitable conditions. 6. Accordingly, it is ordered. 7. In the result, ABLAPL stands disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event the petitioner surrenders before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Khallikote within a fortnight from today, he shall be released on bail in connection with Khallikote P.S. Case No.5 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.5 of 2026 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. 8. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok