p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.15041 of 2025 Nikhil Padhi &. Petitioner Mr. J. Sahu, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha &. Opposite Party Mr. C. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 06.01.2026 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 C.T. Spl. Case No.98 of 2025 pending on the file of learned District and Sessions Judge, Bargarh, arising out of Bargarh P.S. Case No.719 of 2025 for commission of offences punishable under Section 20(b)/25/29 of NDPS Act. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes such prayer. 4. Taking into account the nature of allegations, this Court is not inclined to entertain the application for pre-arrest bail. However, in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the p. 2 learned Court in seisin and moves an application for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit. Ground of parity, if so urged, shall be taken into account. 8. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Soumya Designation: Jr. Stenographer