Sourav Molla v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 1274 of 2022 Sourav Molla ....

Petitioner Mr. A.R. Panda, Advocate - Versus - State of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P. Tripathy, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

03.03.2022 Order No.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

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2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

The petitioner is in custody since 31.01.2022 in connection with Balasore Excise P.R. No.154 of 2021-22 corresponding to Special Case No.30 of 2022 pending in the Court of learned Sessions Judge-cumSpecial Judge, Balasore for the alleged commission of offence under Sections 20(b)(ii) B of NDPS Act.

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Considering the submissions and the fact that the seized contraband is less than commercial quantity, being 15 Kg of ganja, as also the fact that investigation appears to have progressed substantially, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail. Let the petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the court in seisin over the matter may deem fit and proper to impose including the condition that he shall personally appear before the trial Court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

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BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

6.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge A.K. Rana