Petitioner, an accused in a narcotics case, filed for bail after initial rejection. This Court held that since the lower court's order was passed during investigation, the bail application could not be entertained at that stage.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 10231 of 2022
Bhuban Saunta
Petitioner
None
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. P.K. Maharaj, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
09.11.2022
Order No.
01.
pending in the file of learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Rayagada arising out of P.R. Case No.29 of 2022-23 of S.I. of Excise, District of Mobile Unit Rayagada, for alleged commission of offence under Sections 20(b)(ii)(c) of NDPS Act and is in custody since 23.04.2022.
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Santoshi
(V. NARASINGH)
Judge
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. can be entertained at an investigative stage prior to filing of the final form.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Bhuban Saunta
State of Odisha
V. NARASINGH
As recorded by the court registry
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