IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1511 of 2026 Bijaya Kumar Barik …. Petitioner Mr. S. Dwibedi, 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 Satyabadi P.S. Case No.119 of 2023 corresponding to G.R. Case No.269 of 2023 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C.- II (Cog. Taking), Puri on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The petitioner had earlier approached this Court in ABLAPL No.1366 of 2024 disposed of on 21st February, 2024 denying him pre-arrest bail. In fact, the petitioner had filed ABLAPL No.10618 of 2023 and the same was rejected and it was followed by the order in the ABLAPL dated 21st February, 2024, a copy of which is at Flag- D. Considered the submissions of learned counsels for the respective parties. It is informed to the Court by learned counsel for the State that the chargesheet is filed on 30th June, 2024 showing the petitioner as an absconder. In view of the above, this Court is not inclined to reconsider his bail plea, however, is of the view that the petitioner 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 petitioner surrenders within a fortnight from today before learned J.M.F.C.-II (Cog. Taking), Puri in connection with Satyabadi P.S. Case No.119 of 2023 corresponding to G.R. Case No.269 of 2023 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