Jhinu Khilla v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 1605 of 2022 Jhinu Khilla ....

Petitioner Mr. P.S. Nayak, Adv.

- Versus - State of Odisha ....

Opp.Party Mr. S.K. Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel.

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

06.09.2022 1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

Order No.

02.

2.

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

3.

The petitioner is in custody since 22.10.2021 in connection with Chitrakonda P.S. Case No.139 of 2021 corresponding to Spl. G.R. Case No.102 of 2021 pending in the Court of learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Malkangiri for the alleged commission of offence under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C)/25/27/29 of NDPS Act.

4.

It is alleged that the petitioner was driving in a vehicle in which contraband ganja weighing more than three quintals was recovered. It is submitted that the driver was responsible for carrying the ganja and that the petitioner was traveling as a passenger and had absolutely nothing to do with the contraband. 5.

Considering the materials on record, while not being inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner, the bail application is disposed of with a direction to learned court below to release the petitioner on interim bail for a period of two months.

6.

After expiry of the aforesaid period of two months, the petitioner shall surrender before the Court in seisin over the matter, failing which appropriate warrant may be issued for his production.

7.

BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

8.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge A.K. Rana