Srikanta Peda v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.3799 of 2022 Srikanta Peda ....

Petitioner Mr. B.K.Ghadei Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

18.5.2022.

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 18th January, 2020 in connection with Soro P.S. Case No.16/2020 corresponding to Special Case No.14-32 of 2020 pending in the court of learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Balasore for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention of the Petitioner in custody and the fact that the seized contraband is less than commercial quantity being 12 grams of brown sugar, 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