Prakash Dora v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.2223 of 2022 Prakash Dora ....

Petitioner Mr. S. Harichandan Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

29.3.2022.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through virtual 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 28th January, 2022, in connection with Cuttack G.R. P.S. Case No.15/2022 corresponding to G.R. (Spl) Case No.6/2022 pending in the court of learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Cuttack for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of 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 9 kgs. 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 court below 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