ABLAPL/10298/2026 of SK. SAFFIRUDDIN @ SK. SAFIR Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 10 September 2026

ORDER

10.09.2026

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

2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with C.T. Case No.389 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C., Jaleswar, arising out of Jaleswar P.S. Case No.323 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Section 174/ 275/ 111(2)/ 3(5) of BNS read with Section 52(A) of the Odisha Excise Act.

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

4. Taking into account the nature of allegation and the release of the co-accused as stated by the learned counsel for the Petitioner, this Court directs

that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of not more than one criminal antecedent of any nature.

5. If it comes to the fore that the Petitioner has more than one criminal antecedent of any nature, this order shall not be given effect to.

6. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

7. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of.

8. U.C.C. as per rules.

(V. NARASINGH)

Judge

Santoshi

Digitally Signed Signed by: SANTOSHI LENKA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 12-Sep-2026 15:01:10 Signature Not Verified