High Court allowed bail to Narayan Sahoo, an accused under NDPS Act for seizure of 18 kg Ganja (less than commercial quantity). Bail granted subject to monthly police appearance; violation entails cancellation.
Petitioner released on bail on terms to be fixed by the trial court; directed to appear monthly before police station.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 7542 of 2022
Narayan Sahoo
…. Petitioner
Mr.A.R.Panda, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. P.K.Maharaj, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER 25.08.2022
Order No.
01. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
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Court directs the petitioner to be released on bail on such terms to be fixed by the learned Court in seisin over the matter.
bail.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner accused under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act should be released on bail after seizure of less than commercial quantity of contraband.
Whether the High Court should grant interim bail pending the hearing of the Bail Application.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Narayan Sahoo
State of Odisha
V. NARASINGH
As recorded by the court registry
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