ABLAPL/10257/2026 of RAEES RAZA @ RAHISH 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 G.R. Case No.1261 pf 2025 pending on the file of learned JMFC, Rajgangpur arising out of Kutra P.S. Case No.316 of 2025 for commission of offences punishable under Sections 303(2)/ 317(2)/ 3(5) of BNS r/w sec- 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and sec- 7 of the Orissa Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act.

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 not being implicated in sessions triable cases.

If it comes to the fore that the Petitioner has been implicated in any sessions triable cases, this order shall not be given effect to.

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

6. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of.

(V. NARASINGH)

Judge

Jina Digitally Signed Signed by: JINA DIGAL Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 10-Sep-2026 19:08:11 Signature Not Verified