High Court at Cuttack rejected a bail application filed by an accused in a narcotics case. The court held that it was not inclined to entertain the application due to the large quantity of contraband and lack of mitigating circumstances, citing a statutory bar.
BLAPL stands rejected. Court requests expedited trial.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.2867 of 2023
Umashankar Yadav
…. Petitioner
Mr. A. Mohanty, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. P.K. Maharaj, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
22.11.2023
Order No.
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(V. NARASINGH)
PKS Judge
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: PRADEEP KUMAR SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cutt ack Date: 23-Nov-2023 13:36:41
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether to entertain a bail application filed by an accused in a narcotics case involving a large contraband quantity despite absence of judicial precedent on the specific facts.
3 provisions across 2 enactments
Umashankar Yadav
State of Odisha
V. Narasinh
As recorded by the court registry
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