p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.2448 of 2026 Sachitra Pani …. Petitioner Mr. A. N. Samantaray, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. N. Das, ASC A N D ABLAPL No.2451 of 2026 Sachitra Pani …. Petitioner Mr. A. N. Samantaray, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. N. Das, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 22.04.2026 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up together and disposed of for a common order. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 3. Instant petitions have been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioners seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Kujang P.S. Case Nos.29, 31 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case Nos.97, 100 of 2026 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C.(P), Kujang on the grounds stated. 4. Perused the F.I.Rs. The allegation is about theft of gas cylinders and other valuables by the miscreants. It is claimed p. 2 that one of the co-accused persons is on bail. But having regard to the nature of allegations and theft of articles, this Court, recording the objection of the State, is not inclined to consider any such plea for pre-arrest bail, however, allows the petitioners to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail. 5. Accordingly, it is directed. 6. In the result, the ABLAPLs are disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender within a fortnight from today and move applications for bail in connection with G.R. Case Nos.97, 100 of 2026 arising out of Kujang P.S. Case Nos.29, 31 of 2026 pending in the Court of J.M.F.C.(P), Kujang, it is directed that the same shall be entertained during the first hour followed by an order and in the event of rejection, they are at liberty to approach the Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day and for the said purpose, the lower court case record and other relevant papers shall be made available at the time of hearing. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT