IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 10093 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010661182026 1. Bharat Muduli …. Petitioners 2. Sanatan Dash Mr. A.S. Paul, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.S. Routray, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER 02.09.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioners are seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1124 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C, Bolagarh, arising out of Bolagarh P.S. Case No.384 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 51 of Odisha Minor Mineral Concessions Rules, 2016 read with Sections 281/305(c) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer. 4. Considering the nature of allegations, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioners shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on Page 1 of 2 such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of criminal antecedent. 5. If it comes to fore that the Petitioners have any criminal antecedent, this order shall not be given effect to. 6. It is further stated that the Petitioners shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 7. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. U.C.C. as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Soumya Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SOUMYA RANJAN SAMAL Reason: Authentication

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 10093 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010661182026 1. Bharat Muduli …. Petitioners 2. Sanatan Dash Mr. A.S. Paul, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.S. Routray, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER 02.09.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioners are seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1124 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C, Bolagarh, arising out of Bolagarh P.S. Case No.384 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 51 of Odisha Minor Mineral Concessions Rules, 2016 read with Sections 281/305(c) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer. 4. Considering the nature of allegations, it is directed that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioners shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on Page 1 of 2 such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of criminal antecedent. 5. If it comes to fore that the Petitioners have any criminal antecedent, this order shall not be given effect to. 6. It is further stated that the Petitioners shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 7. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. U.C.C. as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Soumya Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SOUMYA RANJAN SAMAL Reason: Authentication

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