BLAPL/8894/2026 of SK. SAJAN Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

1. This is an application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Jaleswar P.S. Case No.323 of 2026 corresponding to C.T. Case No.389 of 2026 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Jaleswar, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.274/ 275/ 111(2)/ 3(5) of BNS r/w. Sec. 52(a) of the Orissa Excise Act, on the main allegation of possessing 1530Ltrs of ID Liquor in his godown and 3000Ltrs of ID liquor in one Bolero Pickup bearing Regd. No. OD-01S-9590 parked inside the premises of his house.

2. Heard, Mr. Amulya Ratna Panda, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. C. Mohanty, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record.

3. Admittedly, the petitioner has voluntarily surrendered to the Court, but his bail application was rejected by the Court concerned and thereby, he is in custody since 25.08.2026, however, co-accused Intaj Khan, Moti Khan, Arbaz Khan, Pratap Keshari Mohapatra, Sk.Miajan, Sk.Diljan & Sk. Rupachand @ Rupchand have already been granted bail pursuant to an order passed by a

co-ordinate Bench of this Court. In the meantime, there must be substantial progress in investigation. No doubt, another four cases have been registered against the petitioner; however, he is on bail in all those four cases. In the aforesaid facts and situation and on consideration of materials placed on record and the petitioner being not apprehended from the spot and no recovery of article was made from his exclusive possession, 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 bond of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) only with one solvent surety 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. 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 17:56:43 Signature Not Verified