The petitioner, a pillion rider accused of narcotic offenses, challenged the rejection of his bail application. The Court held that exclusive conscious possession could not be readily attributed to him and granted bail.
The petitioner shall be released on bail on terms to be fixed by the Learned Court.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 2210 OF 2021
Deepak Mandal
……… Petitioner
Mr. R.L. Pattnaik, Adv. & Ms. E. Dash, Adv.
-versus-
State of Odisha
...……… Opposite Party Mr. K.K. Gaya, ASC
CORAM:
JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
30.03.2022
Order No.
2
3
( V.Narasingh )
Judge
Balaram
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, a pillion rider, is entitled to bail despite SEZ of contraband found on the vehicle.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Deepak Mandal
State of Odisha
V. Narasinh
As recorded by the court registry
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