p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.5298 of 2026 Sk.Nasiruddin …. Petitioner Mr.Amlan Mohanty, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 20.05.2026 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 Joda P.S Case No. 384 of 2025 corresponding to G.R Case No. 1410 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Barbil on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The report reveals that huge quantity of iron ore was recovered while being transported in a vehicle i.e. truck and according to learned counsel for the petitioner, the present accused was the driver. The F.I.R. reveals further that the driver of the vehicle managed to escape due to darkness. Recorded the objection of the State. In fact, 25 tons of iron ore, while being carried in the alleged vehicle, it was intercepted and recovered. The Court considering the above and recording the submissions of the learned counsel for the respective parties is not inclined to p. 2 entertain the bail plea, however, grants the liberty to surrender before the learned court below. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, ABLAPL is disposed of. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders before the learned J.M.F.C., Barbil within three weeks from today in connection with Joda P.S Case No. 384 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 1410 of 2025 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 and for the said purpose, the lower court case record shall be made available at the time of hearing. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge kabita