IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7233 of 2026 Ajaya Behera …. Petitioner Mr. M. K. Chand, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. B. K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 01.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Dhenkanal Town P.S. Case No.247 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.568 of 2025 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Dhenkanal on the grounds stated therein. 3. While not pressing the bail petition on merit, Mr. Chand, learned counsel for the petitioner pleads for granting liberty for the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below seeking release pleading parity in view of the release of co-accused persons in the meantime. Recorded the objection of the State. Though, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea but in view of the submission as above, is in favour of allowing the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail with such plea of parity for consideration and orders. Page 1 of 2 4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders before the learned S.D.J.M., Dhenkanal in connection with Dhenkanal Town P.S. Case No.247 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.568 of 2025 within a fortnight from today and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be entertained by learned court below and to pass appropriate order considering the plea of parity. It is also directed that till such time, the petitioner surrenders within the above stipulated period, he shall not be arrested in connection with the case. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUMITRA NAYAK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 06-Jul-2026 16:48:35 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7233 of 2026 Ajaya Behera …. Petitioner Mr. M. K. Chand, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. B. K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 01.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Dhenkanal Town P.S. Case No.247 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.568 of 2025 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Dhenkanal on the grounds stated therein. 3. While not pressing the bail petition on merit, Mr. Chand, learned counsel for the petitioner pleads for granting liberty for the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below seeking release pleading parity in view of the release of co-accused persons in the meantime. Recorded the objection of the State. Though, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea but in view of the submission as above, is in favour of allowing the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail with such plea of parity for consideration and orders. Page 1 of 2 4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders before the learned S.D.J.M., Dhenkanal in connection with Dhenkanal Town P.S. Case No.247 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.568 of 2025 within a fortnight from today and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be entertained by learned court below and to pass appropriate order considering the plea of parity. It is also directed that till such time, the petitioner surrenders within the above stipulated period, he shall not be arrested in connection with the case. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUMITRA NAYAK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 06-Jul-2026 16:48:35 Page 2 of 2