Samiel @ Samuel Raita v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.2738 of 2022 Samiel @ Samuel Raita and another ....

Petitioners Mr. S. Pattnaik 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 Petitioners and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioners are in custody since 23rd February, 2022 in connection with Sub-Inspector of Excise District Mobile Rayagada P.R. No.252/2021-22 corresponding to T.R. No.41/2022 pending in the court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Gunpur for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 20(b)(ii)/B of the NDPS Act.

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4. Having regard to the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention already undergone and the fact that the quantity of contraband seized is less than commercial quantity being 10 kgs. of ganja, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Let the Petitioners 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 they 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