IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 330 of 2026 Zahid Hussain …. Petitioner Mr. D.K. Mohapatra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mrs. S. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 19.01.2026 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.1055 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Rajgangpur arising out of Bargaon P.S. Case No.279 of 2025 on the grounds stated. 3. A dead cow was found inside the vehicle allegedly found at the spot. It is made to reveal from the FIR at Annexure-1 that the vehicle was abandoned and none was there and it was hence reported by the informant. The petitioner happens to the owner of the alleged vehicle. It is informed to the Court by Mrs. Mohanty, learned ASC for the State that the investigation is underway. Recorded the objection of the State. Considering the above facts and involvement of the alleged vehicle in the transportation a cow found dead there inside and the fact that the petitioner is owner of the same, this Court though not inclined to grant him pre-arrest bail but directs his release upon surrender within stipulated period subject to suitable conditions by the learned court below. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. In the event, the petitioner upon surrender before the court of learned JMFC, Rajgangpur within a fortnight from today, he shall be released on bail in connection with G.R. Case No.1055 of 2025 corresponding to Bargaon P.S. Case No.279 of 2025 besides he shall report the PS as and when necessary for the purpose of investigation and to submit an undertaking to ensure that the vehicle owned by him is not used for such nefarious activities in future. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Rojina Designation: Junior Stenographer