Narasingh Kalpura v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.9326 of 2020 Narasingh Kalpura ....

Petitioner Mr. J.K.Panda Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P. Tripathy Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

01.8.2022.

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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 11th December, 2020 in connection with Orkel P.S. Case No.166/2020 corresponding to T.R. Case No.111/2020 pending in the court of learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge Court, Malkangiri for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 20(b)(ii) (C)/27-A/29 of N.D.P.S. Act.

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4. It is submitted that nothing was recovered from the possession of the Petitioner and he has been implicated entirely on the basis of the statement of the co-accused. A reference to the F.I.R. reveals that on interrogation of one Dambaru Gouda, he disclosed that the present Petitioner and some other persons had purchased contraband and loaded the same in the vehicle.

5. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record and the period of detention in custody, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail. 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 personally before the court below 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