Thandaram Padhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.4503 of 2022 Thandaram Padhan ....

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

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

30.6.2022.

04.

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 22nd April, 2022 in connection with Belpahar Excise Station P.R. No.10/2022-23 corresponding to 2(a)C.C. No.6/2022 pending in the court of learned Special Judge, Jharsuguda for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act.

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4. From the rejection order enclosed to the Bail Application, it appears that the Petitioner was in possession of contraband ganja weighing 2.350 kgs. when he was apprehended near his house.

5. 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 2.350 kgs. of ganja, 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 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 Judge