p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK Sk. Arshad (In BLAPL No. 581 of 2026) Saroj Kumar Dash (In BLAPL No. 1068 of 2026) … Petitioners Mr. D.K. Sahoo, Advocate (In BLAPL No. 581 of 2026) Mr. A. Mishra, Advocate (In BLAPL No. 1068 of 2026) -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. S.C. Pradhan, Addl. PP CORAM:JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL):10.03.2026 01. 1. These are the bail applications U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Excise District Mobile Unit Kendrapara PR No. 268 of 2025-26 corresponding to T.R. Case No.01 of 2026 pending in the file of learned Sessions Judge-cum- Special Judge, Kendrapara, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of NDPS Act, on the main allegation of jointly possessing 60Grams of Brown Sugar. 2. Heard, Mr. Deepak Kumar Sahoo, learned counsel for the petitioner in BLAPL No. 581 of 2026, Mr. Arijeet Mishra, learned counsel for the petitioner in BLAPL No. 1068 of 2026 and Mr. S.C. Pradhan, learned Addl. PP in these matters 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 petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and p. 2 regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 03.01.2026 with submission of final PR in the meantime and the case being right now posted for framing of charge, but charge could not be framed owing to vacancy of the Presiding Officer of the Court in seisin of the case 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. 4. Hence, these two bail applications of the petitioners namely Sk. Arshad (BLAPL No.581 of 2026) and Saroj Kumar Dash (BLAPL No. 1068 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. 5. 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 Designation: Jr. Stenographer