This bail application by a narcotics accused was rejected by the High Court. The bench declined to entertain the plea due to the serious nature of the allegations, the provision regarding flight risk in the N.D.P.S Act, and the petitioner’s status.
Bail application rejected; the Court directed expedited trial within four months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.1359 of 2023
Sabir Hussian @ Sabir Hussain …. Petitioner
Mr. B.R. Mohanty, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. K.K. Gaya, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
09.11.2023
Order No.
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(V. NARASINGH) Judge
PKS
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: PRADEEP KUMAR SWAIN Designation: A.R.-cum-Sr. Secy. Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 10-Nov-2023 16:45:19
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether to grant bail to an accused in an NDPS case involving transportation of ganja who is alleged to be a flight risk.
Whether to entertain a bail application given the rigors of the N.D.P.S Act.
3 provisions across 2 enactments
Sabir Hussian @ Sabir Hussain
State of Odisha
V. NARASINGH
As recorded by the court registry
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