p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 10101 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010624352026 Agniswar Rana …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Dwibedi, Advocate -versus- 1. State of Odisha 2. Informant …. Opposite Parties Mr. A.K. Pati, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 02.09.2026 02. 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.46 of 2026 pending on the file of learned Additional Sessions Judge-Cum- Special Judge, POCSO, arising out of Phiringia P.S. Case No.128 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 74/75 of the BNS, 2023 read with section 8 of the POCSO Act. 3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer. 4. Considering the nature of allegations, it is directed that in the event of production before the Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, consequential steps in accordance with Section 12 p. 2 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 shall be taken with the rider that the Petitioner shall establish his age in accordance with the provisions as contained in Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. 5. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. U.C.C. as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Soumya