Trilochan Swain v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.11509 of 2021 Trilochan Swain ....

Petitioner Mr. R.C.Maharana Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

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

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

23.02.2022.

02.

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

2. Heard Mr. R.C.Maharana , learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. S.K.Mishra, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 10th November, 2021 in connection with Inspector of Excise Rural Range Cuttack P.R. No.23/2021-22 corresponding to 2(a)C.C. No.51/2021 pending in the court of learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Cuttack 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 already undergone and the fact that the seized contraband is less than commercial quantity being 98 grams of brown sugar, 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