IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 8675 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010546082026 Uttam Harijan …. Petitioner Mr. S. K. Rout, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. A. K. Pati, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER 31.07.2026 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.742 of 2026 pending on the file of learned S.D.J.M., Jeypore, Koraput, arising out of Baipariguda P.S. Case No.179 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 308(3), 126(2), 137(2), 115(2), 310(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023. 3. Taking into account that the Petitioner is stated to be a juvenile in conflict with law, it is directed that in the event of production before the Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, consequential steps in accordance with Section 12 of Page 1 of 2 the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 shall be taken. 4. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. 5. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Jina Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: JINA DIGAL Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Page 2 of 2 Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 01-Aug-2026 12:06:27

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 8675 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010546082026 Uttam Harijan …. Petitioner Mr. S. K. Rout, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. A. K. Pati, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER 31.07.2026 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.742 of 2026 pending on the file of learned S.D.J.M., Jeypore, Koraput, arising out of Baipariguda P.S. Case No.179 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 308(3), 126(2), 137(2), 115(2), 310(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023. 3. Taking into account that the Petitioner is stated to be a juvenile in conflict with law, it is directed that in the event of production before the Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, consequential steps in accordance with Section 12 of Page 1 of 2 the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 shall be taken. 4. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. 5. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Jina Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: JINA DIGAL Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Page 2 of 2 Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 01-Aug-2026 12:06:27