The High Court granted interim bail to a PIL petitioner detained since May 2022 for possession of ganja, directing release for two months via the lower court to address trial delays.
Directed release on interim bail for two months from the lower court with conditions.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.584 of 2023
Sania Golpeda …. Petitioner
Mr. A.K.Jena,
Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha …. Opposite Party
Mr. S.K.Mishra,
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER
10.11.2023.
Order No.
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Addl.
Standing Counsel for the State.
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in custody for more than 1 and ½ years, trial has not concluded as yet.
(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: ASHOK KUMAR BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, C utta ck Date: 11-Nov-2023 15:41:00
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Petitioner should be released on interim bail given the delay in concluding the trial.
Whether the custody duration warrants interim bail in a narcotics case still pending trial.
Sania Golpeda
State of Odisha
Sashikanta Mishra
Ashok Kumar Behera
As recorded by the court registry
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