The High Court refused to entertain an application for pre-arrest bail, directing the petitioner to surrender before the district court within one month. It arranged for expedited bail disposal if the lower court rejects the motion after surrender.
Pre-arrest bail refused; petitioner directed to surrender within one month for bail consideration on merits.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.8858 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010547772026
Sonami Das
…. Petitioner
Mr.B.K. Behera, Advocate -versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr.C.R.Swain, AGA
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 16:57:20
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to pre-arrest bail in the chalk test case pending before the learned J.M.F.C.-II.
How to proceed with the bail application if the lower court rejects the prayer.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sonami Das
State of Odisha
V. Narasingh
As recorded by the court registry
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