BLAPL/8057/2026 of SANJAYA SAHU Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

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

2. This is the bail application U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Daringbadi P.S. Case No.

of

corresponding to C.T. Case No.164 of 2026 pending in the Court of learned Special Judge-cum-Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Balliguda, for commission of offence punishable U/S. 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing 15 Kgs of Contraband Ganja.

3. Heard Mr. Mahes Das, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. M.R.Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record.

4. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offence as alleged against the petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and regard being had to their pre-trial detention of the

petitioner in custody since 22.07.2026 with substantial progress in investigation and there being no similar criminal antecedents reported against the petitioners and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused- petitioners to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and the trial being not likely to commence very soon and lastly, no material being collected to suggest that the petitioners would abscond or pose threat to the prosecution witnesses, if released on bail, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits the petitioners to bail.

5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stands allowed and the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) each with one solvent surety 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.

6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. A soft copy of this order be immediately communicated to the concerned Court, who shall afterwards communicate the same to the concerned Jail through e-mail for reference.

(G. Satapathy)

Judge Manoj Digitally Signed Signed by: MANOJ ROUT K Reason: Authentication Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:55:26 Signature Not Verified