IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7985 of 2026 Anil Gochhayat Petitioner …. Mr. S.C. Mekap, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. U.C. Jena, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER 22.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.668 of 2021 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C.-I, Nimapada, Puri arising out of Nimapada P.S. Case No.241 of 2021, for commission of offences punishable under Sections 457/380/294/323/506/511/34 IPC. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail. 4. Taking into account the nature of allegations and that in the meanwhile investigation has been concluded, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper Page 1 of 2 subject to verification of criminal antecedent of similar nature. 5. If it comes to the fore that the Petitioner has any such criminal antecedent, this order shall not be given effect to. 6. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 7. The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Ayesha Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: AYESHA ROUT Reason: Authentication

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7985 of 2026 Anil Gochhayat Petitioner …. Mr. S.C. Mekap, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. U.C. Jena, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER 22.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.668 of 2021 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C.-I, Nimapada, Puri arising out of Nimapada P.S. Case No.241 of 2021, for commission of offences punishable under Sections 457/380/294/323/506/511/34 IPC. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail. 4. Taking into account the nature of allegations and that in the meanwhile investigation has been concluded, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper Page 1 of 2 subject to verification of criminal antecedent of similar nature. 5. If it comes to the fore that the Petitioner has any such criminal antecedent, this order shall not be given effect to. 6. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 7. The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Ayesha Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: AYESHA ROUT Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 23-Jul-2026 19:29:35 Page 2 of 2