p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.2429 of 2026 Najariyab …. Petitioner Mr. A.S. Paul, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Lenka, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 22.04.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition under Section 482 BNSS is filed seeking pre-arrest bail of the petitioner in connection with G.R. Case No.644 of 2025 pending in the file of learned J.M.F.C., Daspalla arising out of Daspalla P.S. Case No.359 of 2025 on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. The co-accused persons are on bail pursuant to the Court’s order in the ABLAPL at Flag-A dated 18th February, 2026. It is submitted that the petitioner is the Power of Attorney holder in respect of the alleged vehicle, which was used in the illicit transportation of cattle. A copy of the Power of Attorney is produced by Mr. Paul, learned counsel for the petitioner for the Court’s perusal. Recorded the objection of the State. Since, there is release of the co-accused persons for the alleged transportation of cattle and the petitioner happens to be the Power of Attorney holder in respect of the vehicle as made to reveal from a copy of the p. 2 same produced at the time of hearing, the Court is inclined to direct him to go on bail on similar terms and conditions as is found to be on a better footing than the co-accused persons, who are on bail. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner surrenders before the court of learned J.M.F.C., Daspalla within a fortnight from today, it is directed that he shall be released on bail in connection with G.R. Case No.644 of 2025 corresponding to Daspalla P.S. Case No.359 of 2025 on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.30,000/-(rupees thirty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount with such other conditions imposed as deemed just and proper and in the facts and circumstances besides the following, such as, he shall cooperate the I.O. in the investigation without default as and when called upon. It is further directed that the above order shall be given effect to only upon verification by learned court below with the absence of similar antecedent against the petitioner. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Balaram Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT