IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.7238 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010478952026 Biswanath Mali and another … Petitioners Mr. K. Behera, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. P. Satpathy, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL):28.08.2026Order 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 petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Nabarangpur Forest Range OR Case No.31 of 2026-27 corresponding to 2(b)CC Case No.5 of 2026 pending in the file of learned Additional District & Sessions Judge-cum-Special Court under NDPS Act, Nabarangpur, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.9/39/44/48/48 (A)/49A(B)/49(B)/57 r/w Section 51 of Wild Life (Protection) Act, on the main allegation of indulging in smuggling of alive Pangolin. 3. Heard, Mr. Khageswar Behera, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. P. Satpathy, 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 petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and Page 1 of 2

regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 29.05.2026 with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime and there being no similar criminal antecedent reported against the petitioner and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-petitioners to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and lastly, no material being collected to suggest that the petitioner would abscond or pose threat to the witnesses, if released on bail, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits each of the petitioners to bail. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stands allowed and the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) each 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 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. Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed (G. Satapathy) Signed by: SUBHASMITA DAS Designation: Sr. Stenographer Judge Reason: Authentication Location: High SubhasmitaCourt of Orissa Date: 28-Aug-2026 16:46:02 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.7238 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010478952026 Biswanath Mali and another … Petitioners Mr. K. Behera, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. P. Satpathy, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL):28.08.2026Order 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 petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Nabarangpur Forest Range OR Case No.31 of 2026-27 corresponding to 2(b)CC Case No.5 of 2026 pending in the file of learned Additional District & Sessions Judge-cum-Special Court under NDPS Act, Nabarangpur, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.9/39/44/48/48 (A)/49A(B)/49(B)/57 r/w Section 51 of Wild Life (Protection) Act, on the main allegation of indulging in smuggling of alive Pangolin. 3. Heard, Mr. Khageswar Behera, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. P. Satpathy, 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 petitioners vis-à-vis the accusations sought to be brought against them and Page 1 of 2

regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 29.05.2026 with submission of charge-sheet in the meantime and there being no similar criminal antecedent reported against the petitioner and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of the accused-petitioners to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and lastly, no material being collected to suggest that the petitioner would abscond or pose threat to the witnesses, if released on bail, this Court without expressing any view on merits admits each of the petitioners to bail. 5. Hence, the bail application of the petitioners stands allowed and the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) each 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 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. Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed (G. Satapathy) Signed by: SUBHASMITA DAS Designation: Sr. Stenographer Judge Reason: Authentication Location: High SubhasmitaCourt of Orissa Date: 28-Aug-2026 16:46:02 Page 2 of 2