ABLAPL/10216/2026 of AKASH BAG Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 9 September 2026

ORDER

09.09.2026

01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

2. The Petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with C.T. (Spl.) Case No.29 of 2026 pending on the file of learned District and Sessions Judge, Bargarh, arising out of Bargarh Sadar P.S. Case No.120 of 2026 for commission of offences punishable under Section 21(b)/25/29 of NDPS Act.

3. The allegation against the Petitioner is that he is involved in transportation of cough syrup in 8 number of cartoons consisted with 120 bottles and each bottle containing 100 ml containing codeine quantity of 192 gms.

4. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the basis of implication is on account

of the co-accused statement. Hence, the Petitioner may be protected by pre-arrest bail.

5. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for pre-arrest bail during currency of investigation.

6. Taking into account the nature of allegation and that the basis of implication, this Court directs that on surrendering within three weeks hence and moving for bail, the Petitioner shall be released on bail by the learned Court in seisin on such terms as deemed just and proper subject to verification of criminal antecedent of similar nature.

7. If it comes to the fore that the Petitioner has any such criminal antecedent, this order shall not be given effect to.

8. It is needless to state that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

9. Accordingly, the ABLAPL stands disposed of.

10. U.C.C. as per rules.

(V. NARASINGH)

Judge

Santoshi

Digitally Signed Signed by: SANTOSHI LENKA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 10-Sep-2026 18:43:47 Signature Not Verified