Sk. Aslam v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.4483 of 2022 Sk. Aslam ....

Petitioner Mr. B. Pradhan, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. M.R.Mishra Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

14.10.2022.

02.

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 25th April, 2022 in connection with P.R. No.8/2022-23 corresponding to T.R. Case No.40/2022 pending in the court of learned 1st Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge under NDPS Act, Khurda for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 21(b) of N.D.P.S. Act. It is alleged that the Petitioner was apprehended while he was in possession of contraband brown sugar.

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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 55 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 personally 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