IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.5136 of 2026 Ganesh Mahalik … Petitioner Mr. P.Panda, proxy counsel on behalf of Mr.A.S.Biswal, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr.P.Satapathy, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY 1 ORDER(ORAL):15.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Excise Station Balasore-II PR No. 156 of 2025-2026 corresponding to Special Case (NDPS) No.286 of 2025 pending in the file of learned ADJ-cum-Special Judge, Balasore, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing115Grams of Brown Sugar. 3. Heard, Mr. Priyanshu Panda, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr.Amit Sujat Biswal, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. P.Satapathy, 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 Page 1 of 2

regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 12.09.2025 with framing of charge against him and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-petitioner 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 kishore Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: KISHORE KUMAR SAHOO Designation: Secretary Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 15-Jul-2026 14:51:27 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.5136 of 2026 Ganesh Mahalik … Petitioner Mr. P.Panda, proxy counsel on behalf of Mr.A.S.Biswal, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr.P.Satapathy, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY 1 ORDER(ORAL):15.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Excise Station Balasore-II PR No. 156 of 2025-2026 corresponding to Special Case (NDPS) No.286 of 2025 pending in the file of learned ADJ-cum-Special Judge, Balasore, for commission of offences punishable U/S.21(b) of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing115Grams of Brown Sugar. 3. Heard, Mr. Priyanshu Panda, learned proxy counsel appearing on behalf of Mr.Amit Sujat Biswal, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. P.Satapathy, 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 Page 1 of 2

regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioner in custody since 12.09.2025 with framing of charge against him and taking into account the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-petitioner 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 kishore Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: KISHORE KUMAR SAHOO Designation: Secretary Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 15-Jul-2026 14:51:27 Page 2 of 2