p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.8169 of 2026 Sonalisha Patasani …. Petitioner Mr. B. Pasayat, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. A. K. Pati, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 23.07.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1220 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C.(O), Bhubaneswar, arising out of Chandaka P.S. Case No.298 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 109(1), 296, 351(2) and 3(5) of The BNS, 2023. 3. The only allegation against the present Petitioner is that the principal accused has used the scooty of the Petitioner. 4. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail. p. 2 5. Taking note of such allegation and that the Petitioner is a lady, this Court directs that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper. 6. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 7. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Jina