ABLAPL/10232/2026 of BAINA DASH @ NIBAS CHANDRA DAS @ NIBASH DASH 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 C.T. Case No.651 of 2026 pending on the file of the learned S.D.J.M., Athagarh arising out of Athagarh P.S. Case No.295 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Section 333/303(2)/115(2)/118(1)/118(2)/351(3) of BNS, 2023.

3. While opposing the prayer for pre-arrest bail learned counsel for the State brought to the notice of this Court that the injured has suffered grievous injury and the Petitioner has the following criminal antecedent:-

i) Athagada PS Case No.225, Dt.27.09.2017 U/s-52(a) of Odisha Excise Act.

4. In view of the same, this Court is not inclined to entertain this application for pre-arrest bail. However, in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the learned Court in seisin in the aforesaid case and moves an application for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit.

5. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of.

(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