IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7459 of 2026 Sri Jitu Ojha and others …. Petitioners Mr. S. K. Dash, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 08.07.2026Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsels for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Purusottampur P.S Case No.356 dated 10th June, 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.352 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Purusottampur on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIRs as at Annexures-1 and 2. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties. It is submitted to the Court by Mr. Dash, learned counsel for the petitioners that the victims have received simple injuries. Mr. Panda, learned ASC for the State submits that injuries have been found to be simple on preliminary examination but the victims were referred to M.K.C.G. Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur for further examination. Considering the circumstances leading to the lodging of the FIR i.e. Annexure-1 Page 1 of 2

and it has been followed by the counter FIR from the side of the petitioners, recording the claim that the petitioners do not have any antecedents, this Court though not inclined to entertain their bail plea, however, to direct them to surrender before the learned court below for being released on bail complying the following conditions. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioners surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Purusottampur within a fortnight from today, it is directed that they shall be released on bail in connection with Purusottampur P.S Case No.356 dated 10th June, 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.352 of 2026 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/-(rupees twenty thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each with such other conditions imposed as deemed just and proper and in the facts and circumstances of the case subject to verification as to the nature of injuries received by the victims for being referred to the hospital at Berhampur and only if they are not grievous in nature. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Signature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed Rojina Signed by: ROJINA SAHOO Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, CTC Date: 10-Jul-2026 15:42:53 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7459 of 2026 Sri Jitu Ojha and others …. Petitioners Mr. S. K. Dash, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 08.07.2026Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsels for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Purusottampur P.S Case No.356 dated 10th June, 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.352 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Purusottampur on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIRs as at Annexures-1 and 2. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties. It is submitted to the Court by Mr. Dash, learned counsel for the petitioners that the victims have received simple injuries. Mr. Panda, learned ASC for the State submits that injuries have been found to be simple on preliminary examination but the victims were referred to M.K.C.G. Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur for further examination. Considering the circumstances leading to the lodging of the FIR i.e. Annexure-1 Page 1 of 2

and it has been followed by the counter FIR from the side of the petitioners, recording the claim that the petitioners do not have any antecedents, this Court though not inclined to entertain their bail plea, however, to direct them to surrender before the learned court below for being released on bail complying the following conditions. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioners surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Purusottampur within a fortnight from today, it is directed that they shall be released on bail in connection with Purusottampur P.S Case No.356 dated 10th June, 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.352 of 2026 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/-(rupees twenty thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each with such other conditions imposed as deemed just and proper and in the facts and circumstances of the case subject to verification as to the nature of injuries received by the victims for being referred to the hospital at Berhampur and only if they are not grievous in nature. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Signature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed Rojina Signed by: ROJINA SAHOO Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, CTC Date: 10-Jul-2026 15:42:53 Page 2 of 2