The High Court rejected the bail application filed by Saikh Saukat in an NDPS and IPC case. The Court found no grounds to entertain the interim application for health reasons and dismissed the main appeal, citing the strict provisions of the N.D.P.S. Act.
Bail application rejected. BLAPL against order rejecting bail dismissed. Trial to be expedited.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.2737 of 2023
Saikh Saukat
Petitioner
Mr. B. Sahu, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. P.K. Maharaj, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER 16.11.2023
Order No.
I.A. No.1167 of 2023
(V. NARASINGH) Judge
BLAPL No.2737 of 2023
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commission of the offence under Sections 417/468/471/120(B)/34 IPC and Section 20(b)(ii)C of the N.D.P.S Act.
Court is not inclined to entertain this bail application.
Signature Not Verified (V. NARASINGH) Digitally Signed Judge
Digitally Signed Signed by: PRADEEP KUMAR SWAIN PKS Designation: A.R.-cum-Sr. Secy. Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 17-Nov-2023 18:30:16
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the accused facing charges under the N.D.P.S. Act and IPC based on health grounds and leniency.
Whether the rigors of Section 37(1)(b)(ii) of the N.D.P.S. Act preclude the grant of bail in this case.
Whether the trial court's order rejecting bail can be set aside on the ground of lingering trial and health conditions.
4 provisions across 4 enactments
Saikh Saukat
State of Odisha
V. NARASINGH
As recorded by the court registry
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