Satya Ranjan Das v. Md. Golam Madani

ORDER 27.04.2026

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the Anticipatory Bail Application as well as the F.I.R.

This is an application under Section 482 of the B.N.S.S., 2023 filed by the Petitioner for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 52(a) of Odisha Excise Act, 2008 in G.R. Case No.193 of 2026 in the Court of learned J.M.F.C., Dhamnagar arising out of Dhamnagar P.S. Case No.95 of 2026.

Learned counsel for the Petitioner at this juncture submitted that the Petitioner does not want to press this application and seeks liberty to surrender before the court below and move an application for bail. Page 1 of 2.

Considering such submissions, the Petitioner is given liberty to surrender before the learned court in seisin over the matter in the aforesaid case in the first hour within 21 working days hence and move for bail. On such event, the learned Magistrate shall consider his application for bail in the first hour strictly on the basis of the materials on record. In case of rejection of the bail application, the Petitioner may move for bail before the higher forum in the second hour. On such event, the higher forum shall consider and dispose of the bail application of the Petitioner the same day strictly on the basis of the materials on record, by maintaining the principles of parity, if applicable.

The case diary be made available on the date of surrender on an application being filed by the Petitioner prior to his date of surrender along with a copy of today’s order. Records be transmitted to the higher forum at the cost of the Petitioner, if applied for.

The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules. Anil ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Page 2 of 2.