ABLAPL/9923/2026 of ANIL KUMAR SETHI Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 10 September 2026

ORDER

10.09.2026

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 C.T. Case No.825 of 2026 pending on the file of learned S.D.J.M., Balasore arising out of Sahadevkhunta P.S. Case No.349 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 111(2)(b), 111(4), 303(2) and 317(2) of BNS.

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

4. Taking into account the nature of allegations and the punishment prescribed, 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 criminal antecedent of similar nature.

5. If it comes to the fore that the Petitioner has any such criminal antecedent, 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.

(V. NARASINGH)

Judge Jina Digitally Signed Signed by: JINA DIGAL Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 12-Sep-2026 12:03:11 Signature Not Verified