IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.1947 of 2026 Sipun Barik & Another … Petitioners Mr. A. Tripathy, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. R.B. Mishra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) : 22.04.2026 01. 1. This is an application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with N.T.P.C. P.S. Case No.190 of 2025 corresponding to CT (Spl.) NDPS Case No. 21 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Addl. S.J.- cum-Special Judge, Talcher, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of BNS, on the main allegation transporting 697 nos. of 100ml bottle of Eskuf Cough Syrup containing total 1394Grams of codeine phosphate in a Maruti Suzuki car bearing Regd. No. OD-19-W-9407. 2. Heard, Mr. Asutosh Tripathy, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. R.B. Mishra, learned Addl. PP in these matters and perused the record including the copy of deposition of PWs. 1 to 5. 3. 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 28.09.2025 with examination of five witnesses, who have not specifically supported the prosecution allegation against the petitioner and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of an accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merits, admits each of the petitioners to bail. 4. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stands allowed and each of the petitioners is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) each 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 as deem fit and proper by it. 5. Accordingly, these BLAPLs stand 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 Designation: Jr. Stenographer