IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.10167 of 2025 Raju @ Rajendra Kumar Swain … Petitioner Mr. K. Pradhan, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. C. Mohanty, Addl. PP JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 03.02.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is an application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Ranpur P.S. Case No.245 of 2025 corresponding to Special G.R. Case No.58 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Sessions-cum-Special Judge, Nayagarh, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing 28Grams 570Mg of Brown Sugar. 3. Heard Mr. Kabiraj Pradhan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. C. Mohanty, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor in the matter and perused the record. 4. 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 05.08.2025 with framing of charge in the meantime and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the 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. 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.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. 6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. (G. Satapathy) Judge S.Sasmal Designation: Sr. Stenographer