ABLAPL/6624/2026 of SATYAJIT SAHOO Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026

02. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with G.R. Case No.284 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C., (Cog. Taking), Dhenkanal arising out of Motanga P.S. Case No.199 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 111(2)/ 111(3)/ 111(4)/ 310(2)/ 317(3)/ 351(2)/ 61(2) of BNS, 2023 read with Section 21 of MMDR Act, 1957 and Section 51 of the OMC Rules, 2016.

3. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail.

4. Taking into account the nature of allegations, this Court is not inclined to entertain the application for pre-arrest bail. However, it is directed that Petitioner may surrender before the learned J.M.F.C.,

(Cog. Taking), Dhenkanal in connection with the aforementioned case within one month from today.

In the event of his surrender and motion for bail, the same be considered by the learned J.M.F.C., (Cog. Taking), Dhenkanal on merits, in the first hour of the day.

In the event of rejection of the prayer for bail by the learned J.M.F.C., (Cog. Taking), Dhenkanal, the Petitioner is at liberty to move the higher forum for bail in the second hour on the same day.

5. On being so moved, the higher forum is requested to make an endeavor to dispose of the bail application of the Petitioner on the same day.

The case diary shall be made available to the concerned courts to facilitate disposal of the bail application of the Petitioner and learned J.M.F.C., (Cog. Taking), Dhenkanal is called upon to transmit the case record to the higher forum at the earliest in the event of rejection of such bail application.

Ground of parity, if any, may be considered by the learned Court(s) below.

6. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of. U.C.C. as per rules.

(V. NARASINGH)

Judge

Ayesha

Digitally Signed Signed by: AYESHA ROUT Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 12-Sep-2026 13:55:17 Signature Not Verified