p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.12894 of 2024 Abhisek Verma …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mishra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Ray, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 02.01.2025 01. 1. Heard Mr. Mishra, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Ray, learned AGA for the State. 2. Instant petition under Section 483 BNSS is filed for release of the petitioner on bail in connection with Special G.R. Case No.70 of 2024 pending in the file of learned Sessions-cum-Special Judge, Sonepur corresponding to Binika P.S. Case No.413 of 2024 on the grounds stated therein. 3. Mr. Mishra, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that less than commercial quantity of Ganja was seized from the possession of the petitioner, who is in custody from 28th November, 2024, hence, he should be allowed to go on bail. 4. An objection is received from Mr. Ray, learned AGA for the State since the petitioner belongs to the State of Uttar Pradesh. 5. Perused the FIR as at Annexure-1. It appears that a quantity of 3.750 Kgs. of Ganja is recovered from the possession of the petitioner. Considering the fact that such quantity of contraband p. 2 substance is recovered from the petitioner, who is in custody from the date of his arrest i.e. on 28th November, 2024 notwithstanding the fact that he belongs to the State of Uttar Pradesh, this Court is inclined to release him on bail subject to following conditions. 6. Hence, it is ordered. 7. In the result, petition under Section 483 BNSS stands allowed. Consequently, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail in connection with Special G.R. Case No.70 of 2024 corresponding to Binika P.S. Case No.413 of 2024 subject to him furnishing a bail bond of Rs.20,000/-(Rupees twenty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Sessions-cum-Special Judge, Sonepur, who shall be at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. 8. BLAPL stands disposed of. 9. Issue urgent certified copy as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Alok Designation: Asst. Registrar-Cum-Senior Secretary