Ratna Gageranga v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 7382 of 2022 Ratna Gageranga ....

Petitioner Mr.D.R.Bhokta, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party MrA.Pradhan, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH

ORDER

24.08.2022 Order No.

01.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

3.

The petitioner is an accused in connection with T.R.Case No. 72 of 2022 arising out of Chandrapur P.S. Case No. 57 of 2022, pending on the file of learned Additional Sessions Judge-cumSpecial Judge, Gunupur, under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) of N.D.P.S. Act.

4.

Being aggrieved by the rejection of his application for bail U/s.439 Cr.P.C. by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-cumSpecial Judge, Gunupur, by order dated 28.07.2022, the present BLAPL has been filed.

5.

Perused the order of rejection.

6.

Considering the quantity of contraband seized to the tune of 7 Kg. 150 grams of contraband (Ganja), which is admittedly less

than commercial quantity and the period of custody, this Court directs the petitioner to be released on bail on such terms to be fixed by the learned Court in seisin over the matter. 7.

Additionally, it is directed that he shall appear before the jurisdictional Police Station once every month till conclusion of trial.

8.

Violation of such appearance shall entail cancellation of bail.

9.

Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of.

10.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rule. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Dhal