p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.2930 of 2026 Sanyasi Pradhan …. Petitioner Mr. A. Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Ray, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 23.04.2026 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.209 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C(COG-II), Puri, arising out of Baseli Sahi P.S. Case No.57 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 3(5)/351(2)/305/331(4)/118(1)/115(2)/296/126(2) of BNS, 2023. 3. It is stated by the learned counsel that the Petitioner is not a named accused and the basis of implication is based on account of the co-accused statement and it is further stated that he has no criminal proclivity. Hence, he may be protected by pre-arrest bail. p. 2 4. Taking into account the nature of allegations, it is directed 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 subject to verification of criminal antecedent and nature of injury. 5. If it comes to fore that the Petitioner has any criminal antecedent and the injury suffered by the injured is grievous, this order shall not be given effect to. 6. It is further stated that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation. 7. The ABLAPL is accordingly disposed of. U.C.C. as per rules. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Soumya Designation: Jr. Stenographer