IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.6777 of 2026 Sarfuddin Khan …. Petitioner Mr. Mohammed Akhter Raza Khan, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC And ABLAPL No.6984 of 2026 Musraf Ali Khan …. Petitioner Mr. Bharat Jalli, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 22.06.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up for common order. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned ASC for the State. 3. Instant petitions under Section 482 BNSS are filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Bhadrak Page 1 of 3 Town P.S. Case No.0342 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.1535 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak on the grounds stated therein.

4. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The details of the alleged incident have been narrated therein. It is submitted to the Court that the petitioners have two antecedents of similar nature. On perusal of the FIR, this Court finds that cows were being transported in a vehicle. The manner of transportation is alleged in the FIR. Mr. Panda, learned ASC for the State submits that the cows found transported in the vehicle while being taken to the slaughter house. This Court finds that another accused, namely, Sk. Mozahid Hossain Quadri @ Riki has been released on bail vide ABLAPL No.6381 of 2026 as at Flag-C subject to conditions imposed. Recording the objection of the State and since the petitioners are more or less similarly situated like the co-accused named above, who is said to have been involved in the transportation of cows, this Court is inclined to direct the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below for being released on bail subject to stringent conditions instead of considering their plea of pre-arrest bail. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered.

6. In the result, the ABLAPLs stand disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak in connection with Bhadrak Town P.S. Case No.0342 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.1535 of 2026 within a period of fifteen days from today, they shall be released on bail subject to them furnishing bail bonds of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand) each with one Page 2 of 3 solvent surety for the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned court below, which shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 7. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: ALOK RANJAN SETHY Reason: Authentication Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT Date: 24-Jun-2026 12:52:18 Page 3 of 3

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.6777 of 2026 Sarfuddin Khan …. Petitioner Mr. Mohammed Akhter Raza Khan, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC And ABLAPL No.6984 of 2026 Musraf Ali Khan …. Petitioner Mr. Bharat Jalli, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 22.06.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up for common order. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned ASC for the State. 3. Instant petitions under Section 482 BNSS are filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Bhadrak Page 1 of 3 Town P.S. Case No.0342 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.1535 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak on the grounds stated therein.

4. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The details of the alleged incident have been narrated therein. It is submitted to the Court that the petitioners have two antecedents of similar nature. On perusal of the FIR, this Court finds that cows were being transported in a vehicle. The manner of transportation is alleged in the FIR. Mr. Panda, learned ASC for the State submits that the cows found transported in the vehicle while being taken to the slaughter house. This Court finds that another accused, namely, Sk. Mozahid Hossain Quadri @ Riki has been released on bail vide ABLAPL No.6381 of 2026 as at Flag-C subject to conditions imposed. Recording the objection of the State and since the petitioners are more or less similarly situated like the co-accused named above, who is said to have been involved in the transportation of cows, this Court is inclined to direct the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below for being released on bail subject to stringent conditions instead of considering their plea of pre-arrest bail. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered.

6. In the result, the ABLAPLs stand disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak in connection with Bhadrak Town P.S. Case No.0342 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.1535 of 2026 within a period of fifteen days from today, they shall be released on bail subject to them furnishing bail bonds of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand) each with one Page 2 of 3 solvent surety for the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned court below, which shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 7. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: ALOK RANJAN SETHY Reason: Authentication Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT Date: 24-Jun-2026 12:52:18 Page 3 of 3