The High Court of Orissa rejected a bail petition filed by a petitioner charged with transporting ganja under the NDPS Act, noting that the trial had been progressing slowly and he was in custody for over two years.
Prayer for bail of the petitioner rejected.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 1626 of 2023
…. Rabindra Senapati
Petitioner
Mr. R.L. Pattnaik
Advocate
-Versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. S.N. Das , ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER_
06.10.2023
Order No.
6.
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custody for more than two years except the period in which he was on interim bail. Since trial is progressing, I find no reason to allow the prayer for bail of the petitioner, which is therefore, rejected.
( Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
B.C. Tudu
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cutt ack Date: 14-Oct-2023 12:55:30
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner in custody for alleged offence under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Rabindra Senapati
State of Odisha
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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