p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK Ganesh Meher (In BLAPL No. 945 of 2026) Prafulla Kumar Bhoi (In BLAPL No. 971 of 2026) … Petitioners Mr. A. Tripathy, Advocate (In both the BLAPLs) -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. C. Mohanty, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 13.03.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. Since these two bail applications arise out of one and same case record, the same are heard together and disposed of by this common order with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties. 3. These are the bail applications U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Sohela P.S. Case No.427 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.656 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC, Sohela, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 276/277/111(2)(b)/3(5) of BNS, on the main allegation of committing organized crime by possessing 27nos. of 100ml Eskuf Cough Syrup containing codeine phosphate and 3 litres of adulterated liquid for sell. 4. Heard, Mr. Amitav Tripathy, learned counsel for the petitioners in both the bail applications and Mr. C. p. 2 Mohanty, learned Addl. PP in these matters and perused the record. 5. After having considered the rival submissions and taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the offences as alleged against the petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 24.12.2025 with submission of charge sheet in the meantime and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of an accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, this Court without expressing any view on merits, admits each of the petitioners to bail. 6. Hence, these two bail applications of the petitioners namely Ganesh Meher (BLAPL No.945 of 2026) and Prafulla Kumar Bhoi (BLAPL No. 971 of 2026) are allowed and each of the petitioners is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) each 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. 7. Accordingly, these BLAPLs stand 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