IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7036 of 2026 Bijay Kumar Mohanty …. Petitioner Mr. A. R. Panda, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. K. Lenka, ASC And ABLAPL No. 7037 of 2026 Sk. Sajan …. Petitioner Mr. A. R. Panda, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 24.06.2026 01. 1. Both the ABLAPLs are taken up together and disposed of by the following order 2. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 3. Instant petitions under Section 482 BNSS are filed for pre-arrest bail of the petitioners in connection with Jaleswar P.S. Case No.333 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.403 of 2026 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar on the grounds stated therein. 4. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The accused, namely, Bijay Kumar Mohanty has no antecedent as informed to the Court. The other accused, namely, Sk. Sajan is having one, according to Mr. Panda, learned counsel for the petitioners. Referring to Anenxure-2 in ABLAPL No.7037 of 2026, it is claimed that the accused, namely, Sk. Sajan has been given a provisional lottery to run liquor shop in an auction held including two other lotteries drawn in the names of his family members. Considering the FIR and recovery made from the lady accused, at whose disclosure, the petitioners are said to be involved and hence, apprehend arrest, this Court though not inclined to entertain their bail plea but is of the view that they should be directed to surrender before the learned court below for being released with stringent conditions. 5. Accordingly, it is ordered. 6. In the result, the ABLAPLs are disposed of. It is directed that in the event, the petitioners surrender before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar in connection with Jaleswar P.S. Case No.333 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.403 of 2026 within a fortnight from today, they shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/-(thirty thousand only) each with one solvent surety for the like amount each with such other conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, all shall report the I.O. in the investigation as and when summoned and not to involve themselves in any such similar criminal activities while on bail. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer