The petitioner, detained over two years in narcotics case, moved for bail citing trial delay. The High Court allowed bail, holding Section 37 NDPS rigor inapplicable due to liberty violation under Article 21, despite seized quantity.
Petitioner released on bail on terms to appear in trial court and not leave jurisdiction without leave.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 6463 of 2023
Pratap Beer @ Beera .… Petitioner Mr. D. Nayak, Sr. Adv. with Mr. A. Bhuyan, Adv.
State of Odisha
.… Opp.Party Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER
22.11.2023
Order No.
2.
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be released on bail.
( Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: AJAYA KUMAR RANA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 24-Nov-2023 19:20:32
A.K. Rana
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on bail considering his detention for over two years in custody.
Whether the rigor of Section 37 of the NDPS Act is applicable given the long period of detention.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Pratap Beer @ Beera
State of Odisha
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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