IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7221 of 2026 Umakanta Nayak & Another …. Petitioners Mr. M. K. Chand, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. Satyabrata Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 30.06.2026 Order No. 03. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Khurda P.S. Case No.335 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.741 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Khurda on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The allegation therein is about transportation of sand in a vehicle without valid e-pass. It is claimed that petitioner No.1 is the owner of the said vehicle, whereas, petitioner No.2 is its Manager. It is claimed that the petitioners do not have any antecedents. Recorded the objection of the State. The allegation is about illicit transportation of liquor in a vehicle having no transit. this Court, recording the claim that the petitioners have no any antecedents recorded, is inclined to direct both to surrender Page 1 of 2 before the learned court below for being released with conditions even if their bail plea is not entertained. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Khurda in connection with Khurda P.S. Case No.335 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.741 of 2026 within fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.20,000/-(twenty thousand only) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each and such other terms and conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case subject to verification and absence of similar criminal antecedents against them. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUMITRA NAYAK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 02-Jul-2026 16:56:09 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7221 of 2026 Umakanta Nayak & Another …. Petitioners Mr. M. K. Chand, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. Satyabrata Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 30.06.2026 Order No. 03. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Khurda P.S. Case No.335 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.741 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Khurda on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The allegation therein is about transportation of sand in a vehicle without valid e-pass. It is claimed that petitioner No.1 is the owner of the said vehicle, whereas, petitioner No.2 is its Manager. It is claimed that the petitioners do not have any antecedents. Recorded the objection of the State. The allegation is about illicit transportation of liquor in a vehicle having no transit. this Court, recording the claim that the petitioners have no any antecedents recorded, is inclined to direct both to surrender Page 1 of 2 before the learned court below for being released with conditions even if their bail plea is not entertained. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Khurda in connection with Khurda P.S. Case No.335 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.741 of 2026 within fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.20,000/-(twenty thousand only) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each and such other terms and conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case subject to verification and absence of similar criminal antecedents against them. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUMITRA NAYAK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 02-Jul-2026 16:56:09 Page 2 of 2