BLAPL/8807/2026 of DIPU @ KALLOLA KANTA SAHU Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

1. Since these two bail applications arise out of one and same case record, the same are heard together and disposed of by this common order with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. These are bail applications U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Angul Sadar P.S. Case No.614 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. of (NDPS) Case No. 41 of 2026 pending in the Court of learned Special Judge, Angul for commission of offence punishable U/S.20(b)(ii)(B)/ 18/18(c) of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of jointly possessing 17Kgs 130Grams of Contraband Ganja, along with co-accused person.

3. Heard, Mr. Bharat Bhusan Routray, learned counsel for the petitioner in BLAPL No. 8807 of 2026, Mr. Amit Kumar Nath, learned counsel for the petitioner in BLAPL No. 9127 of 2026 and Mr. C. Mohanty, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in these matters and perused the record.

4. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre- trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 07.08.2026 and the quantity of Contraband Ganja allegedly seized in this case being intermediate quantity and thereby, the embargo of Section 37 of NDPS Act being not attractable to this case, this Court without expressing any view on merit, admits each of the petitioners to bail.

5. Hence, these two bail applications of the petitioners namely Dipu @ Kallola Kanta Sahu (BLAPL No. 8807 of 2026) and Deepak Kumar Parida (BLAPL No. 9127 of 2026) stand allowed and each of the petitioners is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) each with two solvent sureties 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

S.Sasmal Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA SASMAL Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:56:42 Signature Not Verified