IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7175 of 2026 Bijaya Mallik …. Petitioner Mr. A. Mishra, Advocate -Versus- State of Orissa …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 30.06.2026Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Rajnagar P.S. Case No.43 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.67 of 2026 pending in the file of learned NGN-cum-J.M.F.C., Rajnagar, Kendrapara on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the F.I.R as at Annexure-1. The report alleges theft from a godown by some miscreants. The details of articles removed from such godown are mentioned in the FIR. The petitioner for having antecedents apprehends arrest in the hands of the local police in connection with the case. Recorded the objection of the State. Considering the allegations and removal of number of articles from the godown, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea of the petitioner, however, grants him liberty to surrender before the learned court below Page 1 of 2 seeking regular bail and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court for orders. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner surrenders before the learned court below within a fortnight from today and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be duly considered by learned NGN-cum-J.M.F.C., Rajnagar, Kendrapara in connection with Rajnagar P.S. Case No.43 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.67 of 2026 during the first hour and in the event of rejection, he shall approach the learned Sessions Court for orders on the same day during the second hour itself considering his plea for parity and for the said purpose, the lower court case record shall be made available at the time of hearing. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: ROJINA SAHOO Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, CTC Date: 02-Jul-2026 16:55:15 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7175 of 2026 Bijaya Mallik …. Petitioner Mr. A. Mishra, Advocate -Versus- State of Orissa …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 30.06.2026Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Rajnagar P.S. Case No.43 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.67 of 2026 pending in the file of learned NGN-cum-J.M.F.C., Rajnagar, Kendrapara on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the F.I.R as at Annexure-1. The report alleges theft from a godown by some miscreants. The details of articles removed from such godown are mentioned in the FIR. The petitioner for having antecedents apprehends arrest in the hands of the local police in connection with the case. Recorded the objection of the State. Considering the allegations and removal of number of articles from the godown, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea of the petitioner, however, grants him liberty to surrender before the learned court below Page 1 of 2 seeking regular bail and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court for orders. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner surrenders before the learned court below within a fortnight from today and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be duly considered by learned NGN-cum-J.M.F.C., Rajnagar, Kendrapara in connection with Rajnagar P.S. Case No.43 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.67 of 2026 during the first hour and in the event of rejection, he shall approach the learned Sessions Court for orders on the same day during the second hour itself considering his plea for parity and for the said purpose, the lower court case record shall be made available at the time of hearing. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: ROJINA SAHOO Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, CTC Date: 02-Jul-2026 16:55:15 Page 2 of 2