Jitu Suna v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.5691 of 2022 Jitu Suna and another ....

Petitioners Mr. S. Panda Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

11.7.2022.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. Order No.

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioners are in custody since 22nd May, 2022 in connection with Kantamal P.S. Case No.67/2022 corresponding to Special (NDPS) Case No.19/2022 pending in the court of learned Addl. District and sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Kantamal for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 20 (b) (ii) (B) of the NDPS Act.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention of the Petitioners in custody and the fact that the seized contraband is less than commercial quantity being 15 kgs 200 grams of ganja, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record and the period of detention of the Petitioners in custody, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail. Let the Petitioners 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 they 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