IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.228 of 2026 Manoj Kumar Majhi … Petitioner Mr. S.K. Bhanjadeo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. T.K. Acharya, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER(ORAL) 24.02.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is the 3rd bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Begunia PS Case No.259 of 2025 corresponding to TR Case No.95 of 2025 pending in the file of learned 2nd Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge under NDPS Act, Khurda, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of NDPS Act, on the allegation of transporting 8.27Grams of Heroin. 3. At the outset, Mr. Sanjib Kumar Bhanjadeo, learned counsel for the petitioner apprises this Court that this is the 3rd bail application of the petitioner, but no bail application of the petitioner is pending before any other forum except this one. Heard, Mr. Sanjib Kumar Bhanjadeo, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. T.K. Acharya, learned Additional Public Prosecutor in the present 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 08.09.2025 with framing of charge against the petitioner 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.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) only with two solvent sureties each 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. 6. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 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 Subhasmita Designation: Sr. Stenographer