p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.3021 of 2026 Babuni Sethi …. Petitioner Mr. D.K. Sahoo, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 24.04.2026 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 Mahakalapada P.S. Case No.72 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.549 of 2025 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Kendrapara on the grounds stated. 3. All the offences are bailable in nature, hence, the ABLAPL is not maintainable, however, considering the submission of Mr. Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioner and the apprehension of arrest for a higher offence by the local P.S, this Court directs that the petitioner should instead be allowed to surrender before the learned court below to go on bail with conditions. 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 p. 2 S.D.J.M., Kendrapara 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.549 of 2025 arising out of Mahakalapada P.S. Case No.72 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 learned 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. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT