Petitioners sought pre-arrest bail in a BNS case arising from Khurda Sadar P.S. case. The High Court directed them to surrender within three weeks and move for bail, after which they would be released on bail by the trial court.
Directed petitioners to surrender within three weeks and move for bail to be granted by the trial court.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.10351 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010682102026
1. Tukuna @ Bijayananda Paikaray 2. Bikash Mohapatra
Petitioners
Mr. B. Mohapatra, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
Opposite Party
Mr. S. K. Lenka, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
10.09.2026
Order No.
01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel for the State.
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that the injury suffered is simple in nature. And, it is stated that the Petitioner is at all fours with the said co-accused and he has no criminal proclivity. Hence, the Petitioner may be protected by pre-arrest bail.
(V. NARASINGH) Judge
Jina
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: JINA DIGAL Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 12-Sep-2026 12:03:11
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioners are entitled to pre-arrest bail pending investigation in a BNS case involving affray and offence of causing hurt.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Tukuna @ Bijayananda Paikaray
Bikash Mohapatra
State of Odisha
V. Narasimh
As recorded by the court registry
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