p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.993 of 2026 Manoj Lima …. Petitioner Mr. S.S. Ray (2), Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Miss B.K. Sahu, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 17.02.2026 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 Padmapur P.S. Case No.88 of 2024 corresponding to T.R. Case No.84 of 2024 pending in the court of learned Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Gunupur on the grounds stated. 3. Considering the fact that commercial quantity of Ganja is involved with a report as per Annexure-1 lodged and the fact that the co-accused, namely, Sanu Lima was not granted pre- arrest bail in ABLAPL No.511 of 2026 disposed of on 27th January, 2026, recording the submission of learned counsel for the petitioner that the present accused was not seen at the spot p. 2 and objection of the State with the submission that he has other antecedents, the Court is not inclined to extend any such relief. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of and dismissed, however, with the liberty for the petitioner to surrender before the learned court below seeking regular bail for its consideration according to law. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU