The High Court of Orissa allowed bail to a petitioner charged under the NDPS Act with possession of contraband less than commercial quantity, considering the period of detention already undergone.
Petitioner Ramesh Raj Sahoo @ Sahu released on bail on terms to be fixed by the trial court in seisin.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.10052 of 2021
Ramesh Raj Sahoo @ Sahu
Petitioner
Mr. P.K.Panda
Advocate
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State of Odisha Opposite Party
Mr.S.K.Mishra,
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER
19.01.2022.
Order No.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, charged under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act with a quantity less than commercial, is entitled to bail after a period of detention.
Whether the quantity of contraband seized being less than commercial quantity is a relevant factor in granting bail.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Ramesh Raj Sahoo @ Sahu
State of Odisha
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
As recorded by the court registry
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