ABLAPL/10223/2026 of PAPU OJHA @ RAHUL OJHA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 9 September 2026

ORDER

09.09.2026

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

2. The Petitioners are seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1139 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C-IV, (Cog. Taking), Cuttack, arising out of Bentkar (42 Mouza) P.S. Case No.265 of for commission of offences punishable under Section 115(2)/ 117(2)/ 126(2)/ 3(5)/ 296/ 351(2)/ 304(2) of BNS.

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

4. Taking into account the background in which the allegations have been made in connection with an event of marriage, this Court directs that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioners 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 of similar nature.

5. If it comes to the fore that the Petitioners have any such criminal antecedent, this order shall not be given effect to.

6. It is needless to state that the Petitioners shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

7. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of.

8. U.C.C. as per rules.

(V. NARASINGH)

Judge Santoshi

Digitally Signed Signed by: SANTOSHI LENKA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 10-Sep-2026 18:43:47 Signature Not Verified