IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.6801 of 2026 Akash Bara ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. – Mr. B.N. Satapathy -versus- State of Odisha & another ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv.- Mr. A.K. Apat, AGA CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 19.06.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Counsel for the State. Perused the Anticipatory Bail Application as well as the F.I.R. 3. This is an application under Section 482 of the BNSS filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(l), 117(2) & 3(5) of the BNS in G.R. Case No.332 of 2026 in the Court of learned Civil Judge-cum-J.M.F.C., Erasama arising out of Abhayachandpur P.S. Case No.136 of 2026. 4. It is stated by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He Page 1 of 3.

further contended that the injury sustained by the injured is not grievous in nature. Learned counsel for the petitioner also submitted that the petitioner does not have any criminal antecedent and he further contended that the petitioner belongs to the same locality, therefore, there is no chance of absconding. In such view of the matter, learned counsel for the Petitioner contended that the Petitioner is ready and willing to surrender before the Court below and cooperate with the investigation as well as the trial. 5. Learned counsel for the State on the other hand objected to the release of the Petitioner on bail on the ground of gravity and seriousness of the allegations as well as the fact that the investigation is still on. 6. Learned counsel for the Petitioner, at the outset, submitted that the Petitioner does not want to press this bail application and seeks liberty to surrender before the court below and move an application for bail. 7. Considering such submissions, the Petitioner is permitted to surrender before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today and move an application for bail. In such eventuality, learned court in seisin over the matter shall do well to release the Petitioner on bail subject to such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper. Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of the bail.

8. It is further directed that the bail granted to the Petitioner shall be subject to the verification of his criminal antecedent and Page 2 of 3. the injury report. In the event, the Petitioner is having any criminal antecedent or the injured has sustained any grievous injury, then this order shall stand automatically revoked. 9. The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra) Vacation Judge Suchitra Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUCHITRA BEHERA Page 3 of 3.Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 20-Jun-2026 16:29:01

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.6801 of 2026 Akash Bara ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. – Mr. B.N. Satapathy -versus- State of Odisha & another ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv.- Mr. A.K. Apat, AGA CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 19.06.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Counsel for the State. Perused the Anticipatory Bail Application as well as the F.I.R. 3. This is an application under Section 482 of the BNSS filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(l), 117(2) & 3(5) of the BNS in G.R. Case No.332 of 2026 in the Court of learned Civil Judge-cum-J.M.F.C., Erasama arising out of Abhayachandpur P.S. Case No.136 of 2026. 4. It is stated by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the Petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He Page 1 of 3.

further contended that the injury sustained by the injured is not grievous in nature. Learned counsel for the petitioner also submitted that the petitioner does not have any criminal antecedent and he further contended that the petitioner belongs to the same locality, therefore, there is no chance of absconding. In such view of the matter, learned counsel for the Petitioner contended that the Petitioner is ready and willing to surrender before the Court below and cooperate with the investigation as well as the trial. 5. Learned counsel for the State on the other hand objected to the release of the Petitioner on bail on the ground of gravity and seriousness of the allegations as well as the fact that the investigation is still on. 6. Learned counsel for the Petitioner, at the outset, submitted that the Petitioner does not want to press this bail application and seeks liberty to surrender before the court below and move an application for bail. 7. Considering such submissions, the Petitioner is permitted to surrender before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today and move an application for bail. In such eventuality, learned court in seisin over the matter shall do well to release the Petitioner on bail subject to such terms and conditions as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper. Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of the bail.

8. It is further directed that the bail granted to the Petitioner shall be subject to the verification of his criminal antecedent and Page 2 of 3. the injury report. In the event, the Petitioner is having any criminal antecedent or the injured has sustained any grievous injury, then this order shall stand automatically revoked. 9. The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra) Vacation Judge Suchitra Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUCHITRA BEHERA Page 3 of 3.Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 20-Jun-2026 16:29:01