p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1412 of 2026 Arnav Das …. Petitioner Mr. R. K. Jena, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 12.03.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with Balianta P.S. Case No.16 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.102 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C.(O), Bhubaneswar on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the F.I.R. as at Annexure-1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present accused has been implicated on the basis of the confessional statements of the co- accused persons and hence, he should be allowed to go on bail with conditions. Learned counsel for the State produced the case diary and submits that the petitioner is having antecedents. From the report received from the I.I.C. of the concerned P.S., it is made to appear that the petitioner is having five other cases and three are of similar in nature. The statements of the witnesses recorded under Section 180 BNSS reveal the details p. 2 of the illegal excavation and transportation of soil to a nearby brick kiln. It is claimed that the other criminal cases related to illegal shifting of sand. Considering the F.I.R. i.e. Annexure-1, submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties and the petitioner is having criminal antecedents, this Court is not inclined to consider his plea for pre-arrest bail, but, is of the view that he should surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail pleading parity since the co-accused persons are stated to be on bail. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, ABLAPL is disposed of. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders within fortnight from today before the learned J.M.F.C.(O), Bhubaneswar in connection with Balianta P.S. Case No.16 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.102 of 2026 and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be duly considered in the first hour and in case of rejection, he shall approach the Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day itself considering his plea of parity. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Sumitra