IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7724 of 2026 Balaram Singh …. Petitioner Mr. P. C. Dash, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. Satyabarata Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 15.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Kendrapara Sadar P.S. Case No.0367 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1422 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. A case of snatching is registered. The details of the incident stand narrated in the report. The miscreants snatched away a gold chain from the informant, hence, the FIR. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties. The petitioner apprehends arrest in the hands of police in connection with the case. Recorded the objection of the State. Considering the allegations in the FIR, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea of the petitioner, however, grants him the liberty to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. Page 1 of 2

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, petitioner surrenders before the learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara in connection with Kendrapara Sadar P.S. Case No.0367 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1422 of 2026 within a fortnight from today and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be duly considered and disposed of in the first hour and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day. 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: 20-Jul-2026 17:08:59 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7724 of 2026 Balaram Singh …. Petitioner Mr. P. C. Dash, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. Satyabarata Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK ORDER 15.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Kendrapara Sadar P.S. Case No.0367 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1422 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. A case of snatching is registered. The details of the incident stand narrated in the report. The miscreants snatched away a gold chain from the informant, hence, the FIR. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties. The petitioner apprehends arrest in the hands of police in connection with the case. Recorded the objection of the State. Considering the allegations in the FIR, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea of the petitioner, however, grants him the liberty to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. Page 1 of 2

5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of. It is directed that in the event, petitioner surrenders before the learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara in connection with Kendrapara Sadar P.S. Case No.0367 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.1422 of 2026 within a fortnight from today and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be duly considered and disposed of in the first hour and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day. 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: 20-Jul-2026 17:08:59 Page 2 of 2