p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1663 of 2026 Manas Sethi @ Manas Sethy …. Petitioner Mr. A. C. Behera, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 23.03.2026 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 Marshaghai P.S. Case No.23 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.128 of 2026 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara on the grounds stated. 3. The offences are bailable in nature. Recorded the submissions of learned counsel for the respective parties. The petitioner apprehends arrest in the hands of the police for a higher offence. Considering such apprehension and recording the submission of learned counsel for the State, this Court, though is of the view that plea of pre-arrest bail is not maintainable but the petitioner should be directed to surrender p. 2 before the learned court below for being released with conditions. 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 petitioner surrenders before the court of learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara in connection with Marshaghai P.S. Case No.23 of 2026 corresponding to G.R. Case No.128 of 2026 within a fortnight from today, he shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/-(rupees twenty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with other conditions imposed as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer