IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK Siba Prasad Sethi … Petitioners (In BLAPL No. 7029 of 2026) CNR No. ODHC010444172026 Tipal @ Bibhuti Bhusan Pattnaik (In BLAPL No. 7273 of 2026) CNR No. ODHC010527252026 Mr. S.P. Mohapatra, Advocate (In BLAPL No. 7029 of 2026) Mr. M. Padhy, Advocate (In BLAPL No. 7273 of 2026) -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL): 28.08.2026Order No. 1 01. 1. Since these two bail applications arise out of one and same case record, the same are heard together and disposed of by this common order with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties. 2. These are the bail applications U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Brahmagiri P.S. Case No. 19 of 2026 corresponding to T.R. Case No. 11/37 of 2026 (Special G.R. Case No. 10 of 2026) pending in the file of learned 1st Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Puri, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 21(b)/29 of NDPS Act, on the main allegation of jointly possessing 119Grams of Brown Sugar, along with co-accused persons. 3. Heard, Mr. Sudhansu Prasad Mahapatra, learned counsel for the petitioner in BLAPL No. 7029 of Page 1 of 3 2026; Mr. Manoranjan Padhy, learned counsel for the petitioner appearing virtually in BLAPL No. 7273 of 2026 and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. PP in these matters 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 regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 16.01.2026 with framing of charge in the meantime and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of an accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and lastly, grant of bail to co-accused persons Kunu @ Narayan Pradhan (BLAPL No.5089 of 2026; Papi @ Papun Sundara (BLAPL No.5978 of 2026); Lipu @ Biseswar Nayak (BLAPL No.6003 of 2026) & Shakti @ Sujit Narayan Nayak & Another in BLAPL No.6189 of 2026), this Court without expressing any view on merits, admits each of the petitioners to bail. 5. Hence, these two bail applications of the petitioners namely Siba Prasad Sethi (BLAPL No.7029 of 2026) and Tipal @ Bibhuti Bhusan Pattnaik(BLAPL No. 7273 of 2026) are allowed and each of the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) each with two solvent sureties for the like amount to the Page 2 of 3 satisfaction of the learned Court in seisin of the case on such terms and conditions as deem fit and proper by it.

6. Accordingly, these BLAPLs stand disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. 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 Jayakrushna Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Designation: Jr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 28-Aug-2026 16:56:54 Page 3 of 3

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK Siba Prasad Sethi … Petitioners (In BLAPL No. 7029 of 2026) CNR No. ODHC010444172026 Tipal @ Bibhuti Bhusan Pattnaik (In BLAPL No. 7273 of 2026) CNR No. ODHC010527252026 Mr. S.P. Mohapatra, Advocate (In BLAPL No. 7029 of 2026) Mr. M. Padhy, Advocate (In BLAPL No. 7273 of 2026) -versus- State of Odisha … Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Patra, Addl. PP CORAM: JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY ORDER(ORAL): 28.08.2026Order No. 1 01. 1. Since these two bail applications arise out of one and same case record, the same are heard together and disposed of by this common order with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties. 2. These are the bail applications U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Brahmagiri P.S. Case No. 19 of 2026 corresponding to T.R. Case No. 11/37 of 2026 (Special G.R. Case No. 10 of 2026) pending in the file of learned 1st Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Puri, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss. 21(b)/29 of NDPS Act, on the main allegation of jointly possessing 119Grams of Brown Sugar, along with co-accused persons. 3. Heard, Mr. Sudhansu Prasad Mahapatra, learned counsel for the petitioner in BLAPL No. 7029 of Page 1 of 3 2026; Mr. Manoranjan Padhy, learned counsel for the petitioner appearing virtually in BLAPL No. 7273 of 2026 and Mr. M.R. Patra, learned Addl. PP in these matters 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 regard being had to the pre-trial detention of the petitioners in custody since 16.01.2026 with framing of charge in the meantime and keeping in view the other circumstances on record in entirety including the inherent right of an accused to be presumed innocent until proven guilty at the trial and lastly, grant of bail to co-accused persons Kunu @ Narayan Pradhan (BLAPL No.5089 of 2026; Papi @ Papun Sundara (BLAPL No.5978 of 2026); Lipu @ Biseswar Nayak (BLAPL No.6003 of 2026) & Shakti @ Sujit Narayan Nayak & Another in BLAPL No.6189 of 2026), this Court without expressing any view on merits, admits each of the petitioners to bail. 5. Hence, these two bail applications of the petitioners namely Siba Prasad Sethi (BLAPL No.7029 of 2026) and Tipal @ Bibhuti Bhusan Pattnaik(BLAPL No. 7273 of 2026) are allowed and each of the petitioners are allowed to go on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand) each with two solvent sureties for the like amount to the Page 2 of 3 satisfaction of the learned Court in seisin of the case on such terms and conditions as deem fit and proper by it.

6. Accordingly, these BLAPLs stand disposed of. Issue urgent certified copy of the order as per Rules. 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 Jayakrushna Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: JAYAKRUSHNA DASH Designation: Jr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 28-Aug-2026 16:56:54 Page 3 of 3