The High Court of Orissa allowed a bail application filed by Rajesh Kumar Sahoo. The court granted bail in a possession case involving brown sugar under the NDPS Act, considering the pre-trial detention and the principle that bail is the rule.
Petitioner admitted to bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 50,000 with one solvent surety for the like amount.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.7498 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010530262026
Rajesh Kumar Sahoo
… Petitioner
-versus-
State of Odisha … Opposite Party
Order No.
01.
CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL): 10.09.2026
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this Court without expressing any view on merit admits the petitioner to bail.
(G. Satapathy) Judge
Priyajit
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: PRIYAJIT SAHOO Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 10-Sep-2026 19:59:13
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner for offences under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Rajesh Kumar Sahoo
State of Odisha
G. Satapathy
As recorded by the court registry
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