p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.8460 of 2026 Dinakrushna Ojha @ Anu …. Petitioner Mr.M.K. Pani, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr.S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 24.07.2026 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 C.T. Case No.490 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar, arising out of Jaleswar P.S. Case No.398 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 12/68 of Orissa Mines & Minerals (Prevention of Theft Smuggling Activities Act, 1989 and Section 68 of the Orissa Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2004 read with section 303(2)/3(5) of the BNS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail. 4. Taking into account the nature of allegation and the punishment prescribed, it is directed that on p. 2 surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of antecedents. 5. If it comes to fore that the Petitioner has more than two criminal antecedents, this order shall not be given effect to. 6. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 7. The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Basu Designation: Addl. Dy. Registrar-cum-Addl. Principal Secy.