Orissa High Court
ABLAPL/9519/2026 of KANHA SWAIN Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 19 August 2026
of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 9519 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010619852026 Kanha Swain …. Petitioner Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.S. Routray, ASC ABLAPL No. 9531 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010620162026 Bapini Swain ….
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No. 9519 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010619852026
Kanha Swain
….
Petitioner
Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
….
Opposite Party
Mr. S.S. Routray, ASC
ABLAPL No. 9531 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010620162026
Bapini Swain
….
Petitioner
Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
….
Opposite Party
Mr. S.S. Routray, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
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ORDER
19.08.2026
01. 1. Since both the ABLAPLs relate to the same FIR, they are heard together on the consent of the parties and disposed of by this common order.
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.310 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C., Banpur, arising out of Banpur P.S Case No.310 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 109(1)/ 115(2)/ 126(2)/ 296/ 3(5)/ 351(3) of BNS.
4. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioners, on instruction, that because of the cases pending inter se between the parties, exaggerated allegations have been made. Hence, the Petitioners may be protected by pre-arrest bail.
5. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail.
6. Considering the nature of allegations, it is directed 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 nature of injury.
7. If it is found that the injury suffered is grievous in nature, this order shall not be given effect to.
8. It is needless to state that the Petitioners shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
9. Accordingly, the ABLAPLs stand disposed of. U.C.C. as per rules.
(V. NARASINGH)
Judge Ayesha Digitally Signed Signed by: AYESHA ROUT Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 20-Aug-2026 17:46:05 Signature Not Verified