p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1377 of 2026 Ajaya Chhotray …. Petitioner Mr. A.S. Paul, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & another …. Opposite Parties Ms. B.K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 10.03.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.951 of 2025 arising of Industrial Estate P.S. Case No. 238 of 2025 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Khordha on the grounds stated. 3. Gone through the F.I.R. as at Annexure-1 and it reveals that the involvement of the vehicle in illegal transportation of moorum. It is claimed that the petitioner is the owner of the vehicle in question and its driver was arrested at the spot. The submission is that the petitioner is not involved in any such transportation of moorum but apprehends arrest in the hands of the local police being the owner of the vehicle. Considering the plea that the petitioner does not have any similar antecedent and recording the objection of the State, this Court though not inclined to grant him pre-arrest bail but is of the view that he p. 2 should surrender before the learned court below for being released with suitable conditions imposed. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL petition stands disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to surrender before learned S.D.J.M., Khordha within a fortnight from today and in the event, he surrenders in compliance thereof, shall be released on bail in connection with G.R. Case No.951 of 2025 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/- (rupees thirty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the court below, which shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case besides that, such as, he shall ensure that the vehicle is not used for any such illegal purpose in future and to furnish an undertaking in that regard at the PS. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT