ABLAPL/10324/2026 of DILLIP BARIK@CHANDA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 10 September 2026

ORDER

10.09.2026

01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.344 of 2026 arising out of Nihalprasad P.S. Case No.105 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C., Gondia for commission of offences punishable under Sections 111(2)/111/ 303(2)/351(2)/61(2) of BNS, 2023.

3. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that since co-accused persons have been released on bail by this Court by order dated 19.08.2026 & 17.07.2026 passed in ABLAPL Nos.9527 & 7766 of 2026 respectively, the Petitioner seeks his release on pre-arrest bail inter alia on the ground of parity.

4. Learned State Counsel opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail.

5. Taking into account the nature of allegation and the role ascribed to the Petitioner, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of not more than four antecedents and not being on account of sessions triable offence.

6. If it comes to fore that the Petitioner has more than four criminal antecedents and being on account of sessions triable, this order shall not be given effect to.

7. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

8. The ABLAPLs are accordingly disposed of.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(V. NARASINGH)

Judge Basu Digitally Signed Signed by: BASUDEV NAYAK Designation: ADDL. DY. REGISTRAR-CUM-ADDL. PRINCIPAL SECY Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA : CUTTACK Date: 12-Sep-2026 17:15:44 Signature Not Verified