p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 4853 of 2026 Adhikari Radhakanta Dash …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. Panigrahi, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 04.05.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No. 727 of 2026 pending on the file of learned SDJM, Kendrapara, arising out of Marsaghai P.S. Case No.131 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 115(2) / 126(2) / 132 and 351 (2) of BNS. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail. 4. Taking into account the nature of allegations and the age of the Petitioner (66 years), it is directed that in the event of arrest of the Petitioner in connection with the aforesaid case, he shall be released on bail by the Arresting Officer on such terms and conditions deemed just p. 2 and proper with further conditions that he will cooperate with the investigation. 5. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. U.C.C. as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Soumya Designation: Jr. Stenographer