p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1513 of 2026 Bideshi Jani …. Petitioner Mr. U. Barik, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S. K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 17.03.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and State. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Khallikote P.S. Case No.29 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.80 of 2026 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C. Khallikote on the grounds stated. 3. A good quantity of ID liquor is involved as revealed from Annexure-1, a copy of the FIR, hence, therefore, the Court is not inclined to consider the plea of the petitioner for a pre-arrest bail but is of the view that he should surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the p. 2 petitioner surrenders within three weeks from today before learned J.M.F.C. Khallikote in connection with Khallikote P.S. Case No.29 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.80 of 2026 and moves regular bail, it shall be duly considered and in case rejected during the first hour, he shall approach the learned Sessions Court during the second hour for orders on the same day and for the said purpose, the relevant record shall be made available. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU