BLAPL/7922/2026 of FIROZ KHAN Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Khordha Model PS Case No.78 of 2026 corresponding to TR Case No.31 of 2026 pending in the file of learned 1st Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge under NDPS Act, Khordha, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b)/29 of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of jointly possessing 10Grams of Brown Sugar.

2. Heard, Mr. Amlan Shakti Paul, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. R.B.Mishra, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record.

3. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 12.02.2026 with framing of charge in the meantime and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the

accused-petitioner to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and the grant of bail to co-accused Manoj Kumar Pradhan @ Kuna & Hemanta Kumar Parida @ Bunti @ Banti in BLAPL Nos. 1827 & 2232 of 2026, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits the petitioner to bail.

4. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands allowed and the petitioner is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) only with two solvent sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Court in seisin of the case on such terms and conditions except cash surety as deem fit and proper by it.

5. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the concerned Court for necessary action.

(G. Satapathy)

Judge

kishore

Digitally Signed Signed by: KISHORE KUMAR SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:51:23 Signature Not Verified