The High Court dismissed an interim bail application. The court refused bail citing the positive Hepatitis B test and the huge quantity of ganja seized. It remanded the trial to be concluded within eight months.
Interim bail application and main bail application were rejected; Trial directed to conclude within 8 months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 5681 of 2023
Nitish Singh
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Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Rout, Adv.
State of Odisha
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Opp.Party
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER
03.11.2023
I.A. No. 1260 of 2023
Order No.
2.
( Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
BLAPL No. 5681 of 2023
Order No.
3.
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A.K. Rana
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: AJAYA KUMAR RANA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 06-Nov-2023 11:51:17
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether interim bail should be granted considering the petitioner's positive Hepatitis B test.
Whether bail should be entertained given the large quantity of contraband seized.
Whether the trial court has been remand-able given the petitioner's extended period in custody.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Nitish Singh
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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