p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 1312 of 2026 Jajnasen Routa &. Petitioner Mr. D. K. Mohapatra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha &. Opposite Party Ms. B.K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 09.03.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed seeking pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with 2(a)CC No.269 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Khalikote arising out of PR No.146 of 25-26 SI Excise S/F Chatrapur dated 20th August, 2025 on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the PR as at Annexure-1. It is informed to the Court that the co-accused, namely, Raja Pahana, who was the driver of the alleged vehicle, is on bail, whereas, the petitioner is not involved at all, hence, to be released with any conditions. Recorded the submission of learned counsel for the State. The PR as at Annexure-1 reveals that there has been recovery of 480 liters of ID liquor while being transported in the vehicle in question intercepted by the Excise police. Considering the seizure of good quantity of ID liquor, this Court is not inclined p. 2 to consider the plea of pre-arrest bail of the petitioner, however, is of the view that he should be granted the liberty to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail pleading parity for the release of the co-accused above named. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner surrenders within a fortnight from today and moves an application for regular bail, it shall be considered in connection with 2(a)CC No.269 of 2025 by learned J.M.F.C., Khalikote during the first hour and in the event of rejection, he shall approach the learned Sessions Court for orders on the same day during second hour itself after considering the claim of parity. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer