The High Court, hearing a bail application in a narcotics case, declined to consider the plea due to the nature of the allegation and directed the trial court to conclude the trial within three months.
Bail application disposed of; trial to be concluded within three months; leave to renew prayer if trial not concluded.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 3305 of 2023
Gurubeda Sabar
…. Petitioner
Mr. R.K. Das, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
Mr. A. Pradhan, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
22.06.2023
Order No.
03.
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trial within a period of three months from the date of receipt/production of copy of this order.
(V. NARASINGH)
Judge
Ayesha
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: AYESHA ROUT Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 24-Jun-2023 15:42:16
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the bail application should be considered by the High Court given the serious nature of the narcotics allegation.
Whether the High Court should conclude the trial within three months from the date of receipt of the order.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Gurubeda Sabar
State of Odisha
V. Narasimh
As recorded by the court registry
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