Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 13.08.2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner Sk. Aptar (also spelled Sk. Aftar) vs. State of Odisha.
  • Case Numbers: C.T. Case No.442 of 2026 pending before learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar; arising out of Jaleswar P.S. Case No.361 of 2026.
  • Allegations: Offences punishable under Sections 297/318(4)/3(5) of BNS.
  • Counsel Arguments: Petitioner's counsel (Mr. P. C. Jena) argued that bail should be granted on the ground of parity, citing earlier pre‑arrest bail orders for co‑accused in ABLAPL No.7646 of 2026 (dated 14.07.2026) and ABLAPL No.7989 of 2026 (dated 22.07.2026).
  • State Position: The State of Odisha opposed the bail application.
  • Court Observations: The Court considered the nature of the allegation and the fact that co‑accused with greater complicity had already been released on bail.

Final Outcome

  • The petitioner is directed to surrender within three weeks and move for bail.
  • Upon surrender, the petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin, subject to verification that the petitioner does not have more than one criminal antecedent of a similar nature.
  • If it is found that the petitioner has more than one such antecedent, the bail order will not take effect.
  • The petitioner must cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
  • The ABLAPL is disposed of.

Topics: Pre‑Arrest Bail, Criminal Procedure, Odisha High Court