p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7793 of 2026 Vallamchitti Manikanta @ Mani …. Petitioner Mr. A. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 17.07.2026 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 Paralakhemundi P.S. Case No.84 of 2019 corresponding to G.R. Case No.199 of 2019(A) pending in the file of learned S.D.J.M., Gajapati on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. Recorded the submission of Mr. Das, learned counsel for the petitioner and State. A case under Sections 399 and 402 IPC has been registered along with Sections 4 and 5 of Explosive Substances Act. It is informed to the Court by Mr. Lenka, learned ASC that the investigation is over and at present NBW/A is pending execution against the petitioner. The FIR reveals arrest and recovery of incriminating material at the spot. The involvement of the petitioner is alleged in the planning to commit dacoity along with others having congregated at the spot. Considering p. 2 the allegations therein and antecedents of the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea, however, grants liberty for him to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court for orders pleading parity for its consideration on merit. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the liberty in favour of the petitioner to surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Gajapati in connection with G.R. Case No.199 of 2019(A) corresponding to Paralakhemundi P.S. Case No.84 of 2019 within a fortnight from today and on an application for bail moved by him, it shall be dealt with as per law and disposed of on the same day and in case of rejection, to approach the Sessions Court for orders on the same day in compliance of the direction issued hereinabove and for the said purpose, the lower court record shall be made available at the time of hearing. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT