Kuni Behera @ Tuni v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail under S.438 CrPC granted by direction — Kuni Behera @ Tuni & Ors. v. State of Odisha, ABLAPL No. 2142 of 2026, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, decided 21.04.2026 by Dr. Justice Sanjeeb K Panigrahi. Petitioners feared arrest in Nirakarpur P.S. Case No.42 of 2026 / G.R. Case No.111 of 2026 (N.G.N.-cum-J.M.F.C., Tangi) for offences under SS.109, 115(2), 118(1), 189(2), 189(4), 190, 191(3), 296, 303(2), 351(3) BNS 2023 read with SS.25, 27 Arms Act (FIR dated 03.02.2026 alleging assault with deadly weapons). Considering facts, submissions and permanent residence, Petitioners to be released on bail by the Arresting Officer if arrested; ABLAPL disposed of. Keywords: anticipatory bail, pre-arrest bail, BNS 2023 offences, Arms Act, permanent residence, Orissa High Court.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest (anticipatory) bail direction: the Petitioners are to be released on bail by the Arresting Officer in the event of their arrest in connection with Nirakarpur P.S. Case No.42 of 2026, on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper.