BLAPL/8231/2026 of LALTU @ SK KURBAN @ NALTU KHAN Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

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

2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Talcher P.S. Case No.140 of 2026 corresponding to CT Special NDPS Case No.02 of 2026 pending in the Court of learned Special Judge, Talcher for commission of offences punishable under Sections 21(b)/29 of NDPS Act, on the main allegation of jointly possessing 12.56grams of Brown Sugar, along with co-accused persons.

3. Heard, Ms. Babita Dash, learned counsel for the petitioner appearing virtually and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor and perused the record.

4. After having considered the rival submission upon perusal of record, not only there appears allegation against the present petitioner for jointly possessing 12.56grams of Brown Sugar, alongwith co-accused person, but also he is allegedly involved in six criminal cases, out of which five are of similar nature. In the aforesaid facts

and circumstances and on consideration of the materials placed on record together with the criminal proclivity of the petitioner and his alleged involvement in five criminal cases of similar nature, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage.

5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands rejected. In view of the alternative oral prayer as advanced for the petitioner, trial be expedited, if there is no other legal impediment.

6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A soft copy of this order may immediately be transmitted to the Court concerned.

(G. Satapathy)

Judge

Jayakrushna Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 11-Sep-2026 18:10:44 Signature Not Verified