IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CRLLP No. 133 of 2007 State of Orissa ..…... Petitioner(s) Mr. U.R. Jena, Adv. -Versus- Suryaknata Das & Ors. ……. Opposite Party (s) CORAM: DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI ORDER 18.02.2026 Order No. 11. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. Heard Mr. U.R. Jena, learned Additional Government Advocate for the State. 3. The State has preferred this CRLLP under Section 378(1)(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for grant of leave to appeal against acquittal. 4. In this case, the Respondents have been acquitted of the charge under Sections 21(b)/25 of the of the NDPS Act by the learned 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Cuttack in G.R. Case No.1024 of 2001. 5. This Court finds, prima facie, good ground for granting leave to appeal. Hence, the CRLLP is allowed. 6. Leave is granted to the State to prefer appeal against the acquittal. 7. Accordingly, the CRLLP is disposed of. Digitally Signed Signed by: LITARAM MURMU Designation: P.A. Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 18-Feb-2026 18:03:00 Signature Not Verified 2 8. Registry is directed to register it as GCRLA. GCRLA No.________of 2026 9. Register it. 10. Issue notice to the Respondent on the question of admission through Speed Post with A.D., returnable within three weeks. Requisites shall be filed within three working days hence. 11. List this matter on 30th March, 2026. ( Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Murmu Designation: P.A.