IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7371 of 2026 Bibhuti Jena …. Petitioner Mr. S.S. Ray-2, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 06.07.2026 Order No. 01 . 1. Heard learned counsels for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Aska P.S. Case No.286 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.928 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Aska on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. Mr. Ray, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that number of F.I.Rs have been lodged against the petitioner by the informant and her sister. A copy of one of the F.I.Rs. registered as Aska P.S. Case No. 286 dated 5th June, 2026 is produced by Mr. Ray, learned counsel at the time of hearing. Besides the above, the copies of the judgments in S.T. Nos. 72 of 2023 and 50 of 2024 of the learned Sessions Court are produced in connection the cases Page 1 of 2

registered at the behest of the informant. It is submitted that false F.I.Rs have been lodged against the petitioner. It is also claimed that in couple of cases, compromise is pending before the court concerned. Recording such submissions, objection of the State with reference to the F.I.R. and as herein, the allegation is about having administered threat to the victim and committing such other mischief including outraging of modesty having taking place in course of events, this Court, though not in favour of entertaining his bail plea, however, is inclined to direct the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below for being released with suitable conditions imposed. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner surrenders before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Aska within a fortnight from today, it is directed that he shall be released on bail in connection with G.R. Case No.928 of 2026 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.10,000/-(rupees ten thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with such other conditions imposed as deemed proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Signature Not Verified Judge kabitaDigitally Signed Signed by: KABITARANI MAJHI Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 08-Jul-2026 18:16:32 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7371 of 2026 Bibhuti Jena …. Petitioner Mr. S.S. Ray-2, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 06.07.2026 Order No. 01 . 1. Heard learned counsels for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Aska P.S. Case No.286 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.928 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Aska on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. Mr. Ray, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that number of F.I.Rs have been lodged against the petitioner by the informant and her sister. A copy of one of the F.I.Rs. registered as Aska P.S. Case No. 286 dated 5th June, 2026 is produced by Mr. Ray, learned counsel at the time of hearing. Besides the above, the copies of the judgments in S.T. Nos. 72 of 2023 and 50 of 2024 of the learned Sessions Court are produced in connection the cases Page 1 of 2

registered at the behest of the informant. It is submitted that false F.I.Rs have been lodged against the petitioner. It is also claimed that in couple of cases, compromise is pending before the court concerned. Recording such submissions, objection of the State with reference to the F.I.R. and as herein, the allegation is about having administered threat to the victim and committing such other mischief including outraging of modesty having taking place in course of events, this Court, though not in favour of entertaining his bail plea, however, is inclined to direct the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below for being released with suitable conditions imposed. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner surrenders before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Aska within a fortnight from today, it is directed that he shall be released on bail in connection with G.R. Case No.928 of 2026 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.10,000/-(rupees ten thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with such other conditions imposed as deemed proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Signature Not Verified Judge kabitaDigitally Signed Signed by: KABITARANI MAJHI Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 08-Jul-2026 18:16:32 Page 2 of 2