IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7653 of 2026 Laxmidhar Dutta @ Gandua …. Petitioner Mr. S. Pattanayak, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. B. K. Sahoo, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDEROrder 14.07.2026No. 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 Nimapara P.S. Case No.187 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.478 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Nimapara on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. It is submitted to the Court that the petitioner has no antecedent but State’s response is that he has one more criminal case registered by the local police. Mr. Pattanayak, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that two other accused persons are on bail. But having regard to the fact that there has been allegation of theft of cable of approximate cost of Rs.48,000/- revealed from the FIR itself, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea, however, allows the liberty for the petitioner to surrender before the learned court seeking regular bail with the plea of parity for Page 1 of 2 consideration on merit and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court on the same day. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the liberty in favour of the petitioner to surrender before the learned J.M.F.C., Nimapara within a fortnight from today and in the event, he moves an application for regular bail, it shall be entertained in connection with G.R. Case No.478 of 2026 corresponding to Nimapara P.S. Case No.187 of 2026 and disposed of during the first hour and in case rejected, to approach the Sessions Court for orders on the same day considering the plea of 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 Tudu Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: THAKURDAS TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,CTC Date: 20-Jul-2026 14:31:57 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7653 of 2026 Laxmidhar Dutta @ Gandua …. Petitioner Mr. S. Pattanayak, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. B. K. Sahoo, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDEROrder 14.07.2026No. 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 Nimapara P.S. Case No.187 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.478 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Nimapara on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. It is submitted to the Court that the petitioner has no antecedent but State’s response is that he has one more criminal case registered by the local police. Mr. Pattanayak, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that two other accused persons are on bail. But having regard to the fact that there has been allegation of theft of cable of approximate cost of Rs.48,000/- revealed from the FIR itself, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea, however, allows the liberty for the petitioner to surrender before the learned court seeking regular bail with the plea of parity for Page 1 of 2 consideration on merit and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court on the same day. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered.

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the liberty in favour of the petitioner to surrender before the learned J.M.F.C., Nimapara within a fortnight from today and in the event, he moves an application for regular bail, it shall be entertained in connection with G.R. Case No.478 of 2026 corresponding to Nimapara P.S. Case No.187 of 2026 and disposed of during the first hour and in case rejected, to approach the Sessions Court for orders on the same day considering the plea of 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 Tudu Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: THAKURDAS TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,CTC Date: 20-Jul-2026 14:31:57 Page 2 of 2