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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.3027 of 2026 Prasanta Kumar Bharimalla & Anr. ..... Petitioners
Represented by Adv. - Jyotirmaya Sahoo -versus- State of Odisha ..... Opposite Party
Represented by Adv. – Sasmita Nayak, A.S.C.
CORAM:
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA
ORDER 24.04.2026
Order No.
01.
1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records.
3. This is an application under Section 482 of B.N.S.S filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 3(5), 305(e) of BNS, 2023 read with Section 51 of OMMC Rules, 2016 in G.R Case No.190 of 2026 of the Court of learned S.D.J.M., Khurda arising out of Khurda Sadar P.S Case No.68 of 2026.
4. It is stated by learned counsel for the Petitioners that the Section 35 (3) of the BNSS has already been complied with. Accordingly, there is no apprehension of arrest against the present
Page 2 of 2. Petitioners. 5 Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of in view of the aforesaid observations.
Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules.
( A.K. Mohapatra)
Judge Anil
Designation: Junior Stenographer