ABLAPL/10234/2026 of SIPUN DAS@AJIT KUMAR DAS Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 9 September 2026

ORDER

09.09.2026

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 2(a) C.C. Case No.32 of 2026, pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C., Tigiria arising out of Athagarh Excise Range P.R. No.20 of 2026-27 for commission of offences punishable under 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 allegations, it is directed 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 similar nature.

5. If it comes to the fore that the Petitioner has more than one criminal antecedent of similar 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. 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: 10-Sep-2026 18:42:03 Signature Not Verified