Raphel Baliarsingh v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.5335 of 2022 Raphel Baliarsingh ....

Petitioner Mr. S. Mahunta Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.Sitikanta Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

27.6.2022.

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 16th April, 2021 in connection with Muniguda P.S.

Case No.83/2022 corresponding to T.R. Case No.56/2022 pending in the court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Gunupur for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act.

// 2 //

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 5 kg. 780 grams of ganja, 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