Santosh Jal v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.5669 of 2022 Santosh Jal ....

Petitioner M/s.Aditi Hota Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

13.7.2022.

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 12th June, 2022 in connection with Talcher P.S. Case No.415/2022 corresponding to C.T.(SPL)NDPS No.6/2022 pending in the court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Talcher 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 in custody, the fact that the seized contraband is less than commercial quantity being 34 grams of brown sugar and the fact the same was seized from the exclusive possession of the co-accused, 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 personally 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