G. Satapathy, J.

1. This is a bail application U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Bhubaneswar STF P.S. Case No.14 of 2020 corresponding to T.R. Case No.133 of 2020 pending in the file of 3rd learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Bhubaneswar, for commission of offences punishable under Sections 21(C)/29 of the NDPS Act, on the main allegation of possessing 405 Grams of Brown Sugar, along with co-accused persons.

2. In the course of hearing, Mr. Soura Chandra Mohapatra, learned Senior Counsel, who is being assisted by Mr. Satya Mohapatra, learned counsel for the Petitioner vehemently submits that the petitioner although has right to speedy trial, but the same not only has been infringed in view of his detention in custody since 12.07.2022, but also only 04 out of 24 charge sheeted witnesses have been examined till today and thereby, the trial is not likely to be concluded in near future. In support of his contention, learned counsel for the petitioner has relied upon the decision in Vaibhav Singh Vrs. State of Uttar Pradesh; 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 439 and Mohd Muslim @ Hussain Vrs. State (NCT of Delhi); (2023) SCC OnLine SC 352. On this submission, Mr. Mohapat