p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 7170 of 2026 Sadab Khan …. Petitioner Md. A. R. Khan, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. B.K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 30.06.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Tihidi P.S. Case No.37 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.335 of 2026 pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak on the grounds stated. 3. The FIR reveals that twelve cattle were being transported in a Pick-up van. The petitioner since involved in multiple number of similar cases, he apprehends arrest in the hands of the local police though not responsible for the alleged transportation. The petitioner is neither the owner nor was found travelling in the alleged vehicle at the relevant point of time as claimed. Considering the submissions of learned counsel for the petitioner and State, this Court though not in favour of considering his bail plea, however, grants the liberty p. 2 to the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below for being released on bail with stringent conditions. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders before the court of learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak within a fortnight from today in connection with Tihidi P.S. Case No.37 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.335 of 2026, he shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/-(rupees thirty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with such other conditions imposed as deemed just and proper in the facts in the circumstances of the case besides the following, such as, he shall furnish an undertaking at the P.S. to stay away from such nefarious activities and to report the I.O. as and when summoned for the purpose of investigation without default. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer