Petitioner accused under NDPS Act sought bail rejected by lower court. High Court granted bail considering petitioner's role as driver and custody period, with conditions regarding family surety and police inquiry into antecedents.
Petitioner released on bail with immediate family member surety and condition to appear before IO weekly.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 296 of 2023
Samirul Goldar
Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Parida, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. P.K. Maharaj, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
21.03.2023
Order No.
03.
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from which such contraband was seized, he may be released on bail.
(V. NARASINGH) Judge
Ayesha
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, accused under NDPS Act, is eligible for bail considering his role as driver and period in custody.
Whether Section 37 of the NDPS Act acts as a bar to grant bail in the present case.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Samirul Goldar
State of Odisha
V. Narasimha
Ayesha
As recorded by the court registry
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