p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.775 of 2026 Renubala Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. Amlan Shakti Paul, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M. K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 05.02.2026 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 Begunia P.S. Case No.09 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.09 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Begunia on the grounds stated therein. 3. The petitioner is the owner of the alleged vehicle involved in illicit transportation of sand. Perused the F.I.R.as at Annexure-1 and it reveals the details regarding lifting of sand illegally. The petitioner is a lady and claimed to be owner of the vehicle in question. It is submitted to the Court that the petitioner does not have any past antecedent of similar nature. Recorded the objection of the State. Considering the above facts and submissions of the learned counsels for both the sides, this Court is inclined to direct the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below and to go on bail with suitable conditions instead of a pre-arrest bail as is demanded by her. p. 2 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, ABLAPL stands disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that upon surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Begunia within a fortnight from today, the petitioner shall be released on bail in connection with Begunia P.S. Case No.09 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.09 of 2026 subject to her furnishing a bail bond of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees twenty-five thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned court below, which shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, she shall furnish an undertaking to ensure that the vehicle is not used for such illegal purpose in future. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra