IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.5842 of 2026 Dusmanta Kanhar … Petitioner Mr. P. Swain, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. R.B. Dash, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL) : 09.06.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is an application U/S.482 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of pre-arrest bail to him in connection with Purunakatak P.S. Case No. 85 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Harabhanga, Boudh, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.296/115(2)/332(b)/121(1)/109 /190/191(2)/61(2) of BNS. 3. Heard, Mr. Pranaya Swain, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. R.B. Dash, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the present matter and perused the record. 4. After having considered the rival submissions upon perusal of record, there appears allegation against the petitioner for pushing the informant to the floor and giving kick blows, but the main allegation of pressing the neck of the informant is directed against co-accused Jitendra Kumar Pradhan who is not the applicant in this bail application. Besides, no criminal antecedent is reported against the petitioner. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and taking into consideration the nature and Page 1 of 2

gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and taking into account all the circumstances on record in entirety, this Court without expressing any view on merits, considers it in the interest of justice to extend the benefit of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner. 5. Hence, the ABLAPL stands allowed. Consequently, it is directed that in the event of arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on bail by the Arresting Officer on such terms and conditions as deems fit and proper by him including the following conditions: (i) the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a Police Officer as and when required, (ii) the petitioner shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any Police Officer and (iii) the petitioner shall not leave the country without previous permission of the Court. 6. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the concerned Court, who shall afterwards communicate the same to the concerned Jail through e-mail for reference. (G. Satapathy) Vacation Judge Signature Not VerifiedS.Sasmal Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.5842 of 2026 Dusmanta Kanhar … Petitioner Mr. P. Swain, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. R.B. Dash, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL) : 09.06.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is an application U/S.482 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of pre-arrest bail to him in connection with Purunakatak P.S. Case No. 85 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Harabhanga, Boudh, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.296/115(2)/332(b)/121(1)/109 /190/191(2)/61(2) of BNS. 3. Heard, Mr. Pranaya Swain, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. R.B. Dash, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the present matter and perused the record. 4. After having considered the rival submissions upon perusal of record, there appears allegation against the petitioner for pushing the informant to the floor and giving kick blows, but the main allegation of pressing the neck of the informant is directed against co-accused Jitendra Kumar Pradhan who is not the applicant in this bail application. Besides, no criminal antecedent is reported against the petitioner. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances and taking into consideration the nature and Page 1 of 2

gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and taking into account all the circumstances on record in entirety, this Court without expressing any view on merits, considers it in the interest of justice to extend the benefit of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner. 5. Hence, the ABLAPL stands allowed. Consequently, it is directed that in the event of arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on bail by the Arresting Officer on such terms and conditions as deems fit and proper by him including the following conditions: (i) the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a Police Officer as and when required, (ii) the petitioner shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any Police Officer and (iii) the petitioner shall not leave the country without previous permission of the Court. 6. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the concerned Court, who shall afterwards communicate the same to the concerned Jail through e-mail for reference. (G. Satapathy) Vacation Judge Signature Not VerifiedS.Sasmal Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL

Designation: Jr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Page 2 of 2 Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 09-Jun-2026 22:51:02