Bail application filed by Juma Khan in a narcotic drugs case was rejected as it lacked merit due to his prior criminal antecedents and the statutory requirements of Section 37 of the N.D.P.S. Act regarding twin satisfactions.
The Bail Application (BLAPL) stands rejected; the petitioner remains in custody.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.8414 of 2022
Juma Khan
…. Petitioner
Mr. Abhas Mohanty, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr. K.K. Gaya, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
03.11.2022
Order No.
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unwarranted since contraband (ganja) seized being 3 Kg. 800 grams. Hence, it is stated that the bar contained in Section 37 of the N.D.P.S. is not attracted.
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether bail is to be granted in a narcotics case where the accused has prior antecedents and prima facie involvement is suspected despite the quantum of seized contraband.
How Section 37 of the N.D.P.S. Act impacts bail proceedings when the accused has criminal proclivity.
Whether the High Court should entertain a bail application challenging the rejection by the Sessions Court in a pending trial under the NDPS Act.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Juma Khan
State of Odisha
V. NARASINGH
As recorded by the court registry
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