p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 4349 of 2026 Purusottam Mahakud …. Petitioner Mr. P.S. Das, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. C.R. Swain, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 02.05.2026 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. 481 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C. (Cog. Taking), Keonjhar, arising out of Nayakote P.S. Case No.60 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 296 and 351(4) of the BNS. 3. Since all the offences are ex facie bailable in nature, the ABLAPL is disposed of as not maintainable. 4. Giving liberty to the Petitioner to renew his prayer in the event he is being implicated for commission of any non-bailable offence. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Jina