ABLAPL/10263/2026 of RASMITA BISWAL @ KUNA BISWAL Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 9 September 2026

ORDER

09.09.2026

01. 1. At the outset, learned counsel for the Petitioners submits that since the Petitioner No.2 (Ranjan Biswal @ Ranjan Kumar Biswal) has already been taken into custody, the ABLAPL in respect of the Petitioner No.2 (Ranjan Biswal @ Ranjan Kumar Biswal) has been rendered infructuous. As such, the ABLAPL is confined to the Petitioner No.1.

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioners are seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.632 of 2026 pending in the Court of learned JMFC, Pipili, Puri, arising out of Pipili P.S. Case No.455 of 2026 for commission of offence punishable under Sections 85/ 296/ 115(2)/

117(2)/ 126(2)/ 351(2) /89/ 3(5) of BNS Act and read with the provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act. 1961.

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

5. Considering the nature of allegations, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner No.1 (Rasmita Biswal @ Kuna Biswal) shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper.

6. It is further stated that the Petitioner No.1 (Rasmita Biswal @ Kuna Biswal) shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

7. 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