Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.3269 of 2026 Ajit Rout ..... Petitioner Represented By Adv. – Mr. Saroj Kumar Dash -versus- State of Odisha ..... Opposite Party Represented By Adv. – Mr. Aurobinda Mohanty, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 27.04.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the State-Opposite Party. Perused the Anticipatory Bail Application as well as the F.I.R. 3. The present application has been filed under Section 482 of B.N.S.S., 2023 by the Petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Balimi P.S. Case No.32 of 2026, corresponding to G.R. Case No.104 of 2026, pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Hindol, registered for alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 137(2) of the B.N.S., 2023. 4. It is stated by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that in the F.I.R., it is alleged that the Petitioner had abducted the daughter of the Informant. He further contended that the victim was recovered on the very same day and her statement has already been recorded in Page 2 of 2. the meantime. He further submitted that the Petitioner is no way involved in the alleged crime and that he belongs to the locality, therefore, there is no chance of his absconding. He further contended that the Petitioner does not have any criminal antecedent. 5. Taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the allegation and on the request of the learned counsel for the Petitioner, the Petitioner is permitted to surrender before the court in seisin over the matter within a period of four weeks from today and move an application for bail. In such eventuality, the court in seisin over the matter shall consider and dispose of the bail application of the Petitioner in accordance with law on the same day. It is directed that the Case Diary as well as relevant materials be placed before the court concerned on the date of surrender of the Petitioner for consideration of bail application of the Petitioner. It is further directed that the Petitioner shall not be arrested in connection with the aforesaid case till the date he surrenders or for a period of four weeks, whichever is earlier. 6. Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. ( Aditya Kumar Mohapatra) Judge Debasis