p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.778 of 2026 Rama Chandra Samantaray …. Petitioner Mr. Manas Kumar Chand, 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 Khurda Model P.S. Case No.28 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.53 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Khurda on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the F.I.R. as at Annexure-1. From the said report, the Court finds that a four-wheeler was intercepted for having transported morrum illegally. It is claimed that the petitioner is the Manager of the alleged vehicle and not the driver, who was caught at the spot, arrested and released on bail in the meantime. The petitioner is claimed to have no other similar antecedent. Recorded the objection of the learned counsel for the State. Since the petitioner is stated to be the Manager and not the driver and apprehends arrest for the alleged incident, this Court though not inclined to grant him pre-arrest bail, but is of the view that he should surrender p. 2 before the learned court below for being released with suitable conditions imposed. 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 S.D.J.M., Khurda within a fortnight from today, the petitioner shall be released on bail in connection with Khurda Model P.S. Case No.28 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.53 of 2026 subject to him furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees thirty 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. The above order shall be given effect to only if, upon verification, it is found that the petitioner to be the Manager of the vehicle in question. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra