Samanta Bindhani v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.2732 of 2022 Samanta Bindhani ....

Petitioner Mr. P. Sahu Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.P.K.Maharaj, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

18.4.2022.

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 10th February, 2022 in connection with Excise District Mobile Phulbani P.R. Case No.87/2021-22 corresponding to 2 (a)C.C. Case No.5 of 2022 pending in the court of learned District and Sessions Judgecum-Special Judge, Phulbani for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 20 (b)(ii) (C) of NDPS Act.

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4. It is submitted that nothing was seized from the exclusive and conscious possession of the Petitioner and he has been implicated in the case only because he was the occupant of the vehicle in which the contraband was allegedly recovered.

5. Considering the submissions as above as also taking into account the quantity of contraband said to have been seized from the vehicle, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

6. 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 personally before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

7. The BLAPL is disposed of.

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

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB c Judge