BLAPL/6105/2026 of SK SHARUK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 1 September 2026

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

2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Jaleswar PS Case No.158 of 2025 corresponding to SC Case No.07 of 2025 pending in the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Jaleswar for commission of offence punishable U/Ss21(C) of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing 257grams (net weight) of Brown Sugar.

3. Heard, Mr. Ramesh Chandra Moharana, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record together with the copy of depositions of Pws.1 to 5 as produced.

4. After having considered the rival submission and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offence as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis the accusation sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the recovery and seizure of 257 grams of Brown Sugar, which is above the commercial quantity allegedly from possession of the petitioner and taking into consideration of the evidence of the witnesses keeping in view the provision of Sec.37 of NDPS Act, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

5. At this stage, Mr. Ramesh Chandra Moharana, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of Court to withdraw the present bail application. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands disposed of as withdrawn. 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

Jayakrushna Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Designation: Jr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 01-Sep-2026 19:11:36 Signature Not Verified