The High Court of India at Cuttack directed the petitioner to surrender within three weeks to seek pre-arrest bail for a Vigilance case involving corruption charges.
Petitioner directed to surrender within three weeks and move for bail to be released by the trial court; Vigilance allowed to seek variance if cooperation is denied.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.8823 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010547062026
Minaketan Samal
…. Petitioner Mr.S. Mohanty, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha (Vigilance)
…. Opposite Party
Mr.M.S. Rizvi, Counsel for the Vigilance
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
Order No. ORDER
09.09.2026
02.
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(V. Narasingh) Judge
Basu
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: BASUDEV NAYAK Designation: ADDL. DY. REGISTRAR-CUM-ADDL. PRINCIPAL SECY Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA : CUTTACK Date: 12-Sep-2026 16:57:19
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether pre-arrest bail should be granted to the petitioner given that he has joined the investigation process.
Minaketan Samal
State of Odisha (Vigilance)
V. Narasingh
As recorded by the court registry
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