p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.7866 of 2026 Abdul Majid Khan …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Raut Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Ms. Babita Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 20.07.2026 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 Bonth P.S. Case No. 270 of 2025, corresponding to G.R. Case No.2999 of 2025 pending in the file of the learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak on the grounds stated therein. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. It is informed to the Court that the petitioner is having antecedents. In fact, from the F.I.R., this Court finds that eleven bundles of electric aluminum cable wires and other articles were removed. The name of the petitioner is mentioned in the F.I.R. Considering the involvement of the petitioner with others, the theft of the cable wires and that he is having antecedents, this Court is not inclined to entertain the bail plea of the petitioner, however, to grant him the liberty to surrender before the learned court below and demand release for consideration and orders. p. 2 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 a fortnight from today before the learned S.D.J.M., Bhadrak in connection with Bonth P.S. Case No. 270 of 2025, corresponding to G.R. Case No.2999 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 learned Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day considering his plea of parity and for that, the lower court record shall be made available at the time of hearing. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge kabita