p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.13028 of 2025 Gokul Bar … Petitioner Mr. G.P. Behera, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) : 29.04.2026 02. 1. This is an application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Balasore- II Excise Station PR No. 197 of 2025-26 corresponding to Special Case No. 351 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Balasore, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing 80 Grams of Brown Sugar. 2. Heard Mr. Guru Prasad Behera, learned counsel for the petitioner appearing virtually and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. PP in this matter and perused the record. 3. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioner vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 31.10.2025 with framing of charge in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the p. 2 inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, 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 bonds of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) 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 as deems 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 Designation: Jr. Stenographer