IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.352 of 2026 Sujit Kumar Panda … Petitioner Ms. S. Panda, proxy counsel on behalf of Mr. J.K. Panda, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. T.K. Acharya, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 26.02.2026 01. 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 Excise District Mobile Unit, Dhenkanal P.R. Case No.186 of 2025- 26 corresponding to C.T.(Special) NDPS Case No. 17 of 2025 pending in the file of learned Addl. Sessions Judge- cum-Special Judge, Kamakhyanagar, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing 20 Grams of Brown Sugar. 3. Heard Ms. Swagatika Panda, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Jugal Kishore Panda, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. T.K. Acharya, learned Addl. PP in this 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 06.11.2025 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. 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