p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.7286 of 2025 Pramod Rana … Petitioner Mr. J. Sahu, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 30.07.2025 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Padampur PS Case No.153 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.535 of 2025 pending in the file of learned SDJM, Padampur, for commission of offences punishable U/S.276/277/112(2)(b) of BNS, on the allegation of possessing 20 bottles of Wincerex Cough Syrup each containing 100ml, 5ltrs of adulterated Cough Syrup in a plastic jarkin and 1 strip of Nitrosun- 10 tablets containing 8 tables and 15 numbers of use and throw plastic glasses. 3. Heard, Mr. Jagabandhu Sahu, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. M.K. Mohanty, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. p. 2 4. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offence as alleged against the petitioner vis-a-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him and regard being had to the pre trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 05.06.2025 with substantial progress in investigation and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the well-recognized principle “bail is the rule, but jail is the exception”, this Court without expressing any opinion on merits of the case, admits the petitioner to bail. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands allowed and the petitioner is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) 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 deem fit and proper by it. 6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. (G. Satapathy) Judge Subhasmita Designation: Sr. Stenographer