Narayan Jena v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Single judge allowed bail to petitioners charged with drug offences under section 21(b) of NDPS Act. Court held section 37 bar inapplicable as seized quantity was less than commercial quantity. Bail granted with security of Rs. 20,000 each and two sureties.
What did the court decide?
Release of petitioners on bail from judicial custody upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 20,000/- each with two solvent sureties for similar amount.