IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.261 of 2026 Sarjan Putel … Petitioner Mr. S.S. Pradhan, proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. B. Karna, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. R.B. Mishra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 25.02.2026 BLAPL No.261 of 2026 & I.A. No. 90 of 2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. In view of the submission as advanced by Mr. Shibani Sankar Pradhan, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Bikash Karna, learned counsel for the petitioner, the I.A. No. 90 of 2026 stands disposed of as not pressed. 3. This is the bail application U/S.483 of the BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with OIC of Excise Station, Kantamal PR No. 159 of 2025-26 corresponding to 2(a)CC Case No.01 of 2026 pending in the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Kantamal for commission of offence punishable U/S.20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing 15Kgs 220 Grams of Contraband Ganja. 4. Heard, Mr. Shibani Sankar Pradhan, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Bikash Karna, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. R.B. Mishra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the matter 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 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 05.01.2026 and the quantity of Contraband Ganja allegedly seized in this case being intermediate quantity and thereby, the embargo of the provisions of Section 37 of NDPS Act being not attractable, this Court without expressing any view on merit admits the petitioner to bail. 6. Hence, the bail application of the petitioner stands allowed and the petitioner is allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) 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, the BLAPL stands 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