Petitioner sought pre-arrest bail in connection with an offence under Section 305(e) of BNS, 2023. The Court granted bail contingent upon surrender within three weeks and absence of criminal antecedents.
Directed petitioner to surrender within three weeks to be released on bail subject to verification of criminal antecedents.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 10311 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010677842026
Manmohan Sahoo @ …. Petitioner Manamohan Sahu
Mr. J. Sahoo, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. A.K. Pati, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER
10.09.2026
Order No.
01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.
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learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of criminal antecedent of similar nature.
(V. NARASINGH)
Judge
Ayesha
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: AYESHA ROUT Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 12-Sep-2026 13:53:54
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether pre-arrest bail should be granted pending surrender within three weeks subject to verification of criminal antecedents.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Manmohan Sahoo
State of Odisha
V. Narasimh
As recorded by the court registry
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