IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7659 of 2026 Bhagia Behera @ Bhagaban …. Petitioners Behera & others Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. B.K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER Order 14.07.2026 No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Kanas P.S. Case No.121 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.230 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Kanas on the grounds stated. 3. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties. As per the FIR, it is made to understand that the assault was by means of a sword with severance of three fingers of the victim, namely, Manoranjan Behera and assault to the informant’s husband, namely, Manua Behera. Mr. Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the injury is not grievous and there is exaggeration in the FIR in that regard. Ms. Sahu, learned AGA for the State submits the case diary and also the medical examination report of the victim above named. On a perusal of the said report, it is found that the victim, namely, brother-in-law of the informant received an injury on his right finger but stated to be simple in nature. The other Page 1 of 2

victim was assaulted and he was strangled but it is claimed that no visible injury was received by him. Considering the case diary and the circumstances under which the alleged incident took place leading to the lodging of the FIR by the informant and absence of any serious injury by one of the victims assaulted by means of a sword, this Court, with no antecedent against them, is inclined to direct all to surrender before the learned court below for being released with conditions even though their bail plea is not entertained. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned J.M.F.C., Kanas in connection with G.R. Case No.230 of 2026 corresponding to Kanas P.S. Case No.121 of 2026 within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.15,000/- (rupees fifteen thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each with such other conditions imposed. It is directed that the petitioners shall furnish an undertaking at the PS concerned not to commit any further mischief involving the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever, while on bail. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed (R.K. Pattanaik)Signed by: THAKURDAS TUDU Reason: Authentication Judge Location: OHC,CTC Date: 20-Jul-2026 14:31:57 Tudu

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7659 of 2026 Bhagia Behera @ Bhagaban …. Petitioners Behera & others Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. B.K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER Order 14.07.2026 No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Kanas P.S. Case No.121 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.230 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Kanas on the grounds stated. 3. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties. As per the FIR, it is made to understand that the assault was by means of a sword with severance of three fingers of the victim, namely, Manoranjan Behera and assault to the informant’s husband, namely, Manua Behera. Mr. Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the injury is not grievous and there is exaggeration in the FIR in that regard. Ms. Sahu, learned AGA for the State submits the case diary and also the medical examination report of the victim above named. On a perusal of the said report, it is found that the victim, namely, brother-in-law of the informant received an injury on his right finger but stated to be simple in nature. The other Page 1 of 2

victim was assaulted and he was strangled but it is claimed that no visible injury was received by him. Considering the case diary and the circumstances under which the alleged incident took place leading to the lodging of the FIR by the informant and absence of any serious injury by one of the victims assaulted by means of a sword, this Court, with no antecedent against them, is inclined to direct all to surrender before the learned court below for being released with conditions even though their bail plea is not entertained. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned J.M.F.C., Kanas in connection with G.R. Case No.230 of 2026 corresponding to Kanas P.S. Case No.121 of 2026 within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.15,000/- (rupees fifteen thousand) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each with such other conditions imposed. It is directed that the petitioners shall furnish an undertaking at the PS concerned not to commit any further mischief involving the informant and her family members in any manner whatsoever, while on bail. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed (R.K. Pattanaik)Signed by: THAKURDAS TUDU Reason: Authentication Judge Location: OHC,CTC Date: 20-Jul-2026 14:31:57 Tudu

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