Anil Das Vs State of Orissa — Narcotics (NDPS) | Orissa HC (2026)

Anil Das Vs State of Orissa — Narcotics (NDPS) | Orissa HC (2026)

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Bail application allowed; petitioner admitted to bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- with two solvent sureties each for the like amount, to the satisfaction of the learned Court in seisin, on terms deemed fit and proper by it; soft copy of the order to be communicated to the concerned Court and Jail.

Issue for consideration

Whether the petitioner, Anil Das, in custody since 27.10.2025 with charge framed for offences under S.21(b) of the NDPS Act (main allegation: possession of 104 grams of heroin) in 2(a)CC Case No.115 of 2025 arising from Excise District Mobile Unit, Cuttack PR Case No.290 of 2025-26, should be admitted to bail under S.483 of BNSS.

Court's answer

Taking into account the nature and gravity of the offences alleged against the petitioner vis-a-vis the accusations sought to be brought against him, his pre-trial detention in custody since 27.10.2025 with charge already framed, the other circumstances on record in entirety, the inherent right of the accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial, and there being no criminal antecedent reported against him, this Court admitted the petitioner to bail expressly without expressing any view on merits.

Ratio / Principle

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.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Bail granted - NDPS S.21(b) - possession of 104 grams heroin - S.483 BNSS. High Court of Orissa at Cuttack (Justice G. Satapathy, oral order dated 26.02.2026) in BLAPL No.367 of 2026 admitted petitioner Anil Das to bail in Excise District Mobile Unit, Cuttack PR Case No.290 of 2025-26 (printed '202526'), corresponding to 2(a)CC Case No.115 of 2025 pending before the learned 2nd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Cuttack. Weighing the nature and gravity of the alleged offences, detention in custody since 27.10.2025 with charge already framed, the absence of any reported criminal antecedent and the accused's right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, the Court granted bail expressly without expressing any view on merits, on bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- with two solvent sureties each for the like amount, to the satisfaction of the Court in seisin, on terms deemed fit by it. BLAPL disposed of.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.367 of 2026

Anil Das

Petitioner

Ms. S. Mohapatra, Advocate

-versus-

State of Orissa

… Opposite Party Mr. R.B. Mishra, Addl. PP

CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY

Order No.

01.

ORDER(ORAL) 26.02.2026

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode).

This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Excise District Mobile Unit, Cuttack PR Case No.290 of 202526 corresponding to 2(a)CC Case No.115 of 2025 pending in the file of learned 2^nd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Cuttack, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing 104Grams of Heroin. 3. Heard, Ms. Sasmita Mohapatra, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. R.B. Mishra, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor in the 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

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petitioner in custody since 27.10.2025 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 and there being no criminal antecedent reported against the petitioner, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits the petitioner to bail.

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.

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

Signature Not Verified

Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBHASMITA DAS Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 27-Feb-2026 16:20:49

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