Ganesh Patra v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.1980 of 2022 Ganesh Patra ....

Petitioner Mr. S.K.Bhanjadeo Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

28.03.2022.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. Order No.

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 23rd February, 2022 in connection with Inspector of Excise, District Mobile Unit Khordha P.R. No.54/2021-22 corresponding to T.R. Case No.16/2022 pending in the court of learned 1st. Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge under NDPS Act, Khordha for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 20(b) (ii)/21(b) of the NDPS Act.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention in custody and the fact that the seized contraband is less than commercial quantity being 2 kgs. 60 grams of ganja, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Let the Petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter in the aforesaid case including the condition that he shall appear before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

7. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge