Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.4793 of 2026 Sanjay Maharana ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Byomakesh Tripathy -versus- state of odisha ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. – S.K. Parhi, A.S.C. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 04.05.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the Anticipatory Bail Application. 3. On perusal of the application, it appears that the formal F.I.R has not been registered as of now. Learned counsel for the Petitioner at the outset contended that the Petitioner is apprehending his arrest in connection with a case which is likely to be registered against him for commission of offence under Section 86 BNS with Section 4 D.P Act. 4. In such view of the matter, this Court is of the view that there is no apprehension of arrest against the present Petitioner at the moment. However, in the event any F.I.R has registered against the Petitioner under the alleged aforesaid sections then the Arresting Page 2 of 2. Officer shall first explore the possibility of the applying the principles of Section 35 (3), (4), (5) of B.N.S.S, before arresting the Petitioner. 5. In such view of the matter, the ABLAPL is disposed of. ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge Anil Designation: Junior Stenographer