The High Court disposed of a bail application questioning trial delay in a narcotics case. The Court directed the trial judge to conclude within three months and granted liberty to renew the prayer if not met.
Direction to trial Court to conclude trial within three months; liberty to renew bail prayer.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 4662 of 2023
Samim Khan
Petitioner
Mr. D. Das, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
Opposite Party
Mr. K.K. Gaya, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER 24.11.2023 Order No. 04. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.
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(V. NARASINGH) Judge
Santoshi
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: SANTOSHI LENKA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 25-Nov-2023 14:32:47
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail application linked to inquiry into trial delay under S. 439 Cr.P.C. should be disposed of with liberty to renew.
Whether the trial Court in seisin should be directed to conclude the trial within a specified period.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Samim Khan
State of Odisha
V. NARASINGH
As recorded by the court registry
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