IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.3793 of 2026 Barud Behera @ Badu & another …. Petitioners Mr. P.C. Dash, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panda, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 04.05.2026 01. 1. Considering the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties and since the offences are bailable in nature and this Court is of the view that the ABLAPL is not maintainable, however, as the petitioners for being searched and likely to be apprehended, it is directed that there shall be compliance of the decisions of the Apex Court in Arnesh Kumar Vrs. State of Bihar and another (2014) 8 SCC 273 if the same is applicable. 2. Accordingly, it is directed. 3. Consequently, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the observation made hereinabove. 4. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT