ABLAPL/10222/2026 of DEBASISH JENA @ BABUL 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) CC Case No.174 of 2026 pending on the file of learned J.M.F.C, (Cog.) Khordha, arising out of District Mobile Unit, Khordha P.R. No.193 of 2026-27 for commission of offences punishable under Section 52(a) of Odisha Excise Act.

3. The allegation against the Petitioner is that he is involved in transportation of 108.270 liters of IMFL and Beer.

4. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that since the Petitioner does not have any criminal antecedents, he may be protected by pre- arrest bail.

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

6. Taking into account their nature of allegation and the submissions made, 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.

7. If it comes to the fore that the Petitioner has any such criminal antecedent, this order shall not be given effect to.

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

9. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of.

10. 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: 10-Sep-2026 18:43:47 Signature Not Verified