The High Court granted bail to the Petitioner, an accused in a drug smuggling case, citing doubts about the weighment of seized contraband, the quantity involved, his age, and the incomplete investigation as factors allowing release on bail.
The Petitioner was directed to be released on bail on terms to be fixed by the learned Court in seisin.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 7591 of 2022
…. Amiya Kumar Rout @ Kumari
Mr. B.B. Routray, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. P.K. Maharaj, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
21.10.2022
Order No.
02.
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PKS
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Petitioner, an accused in a NDPS case involving substantial quantity of contraband, is entitled to bail when there are doubts regarding weighment and the investigation is incomplete.
Whether the Petitioner's age and the quantity of seized contraband warrant the grant of bail despite the nature of the offence.
3 provisions across 2 enactments
Amiya Kumar Rout @ Kumari
State of Odisha
V. Narasimh
As recorded by the court registry
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