ABLAPL/7562/2026 of BIJAY SAMAL @ BIJAY KUMAR SAMAL Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 9 September 2026

ORDER

09.09.2026

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.485 of 2026 pending on the file of learned JMFC, Aul, arising out of Rajkanika P.S. Case No.306 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Section 109/ 115(2)/ 117(2)/ 118(1)/ 126(2)/ 3(5)/ 331(2)/ 351(3) of BNS.

3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that exaggerated allegations have been made, injury suffered by the injured is simple and the Petitioner does not have any criminal antecedent. Hence, he may be protected by pre-arrest bail.

4. Learned counsel for the State opposes such prayer.

5. Considering the nature of allegations and the submission made by the learned counsel, 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 criminal antecedent and nature of injury.

6. If it comes to fore that the Petitioner has any criminal antecedent and injury suffered by the injured is grievous, this order shall not be given effect to.

7. It is further stated that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

8. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. U.C.C. as per rules.

(V. NARASINGH)

Judge

Soumya

Digitally Signed Signed by: SOUMYA RANJAN SAMAL Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 10-Sep-2026 19:07:37 Signature Not Verified