Petitioner challenged bail refusal. Court noted petitioner in custody since May 2021 for N.D.P.S. offence with huge contraband seized. Bail application rejected but trial directed to conclude urgently to prevent excessive custody.
Bail application rejected; trial directed to conclude urgently.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 7605 of 2023
Sashi Sekhar Singh
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Petitioner
Mr. G.G. Mohapatra, Adv.
State of Odisha
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Opp.Party
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER
05.12.2023
Order No.
04.
Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.
( Sashikanta Mishra)
Judge
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: 05-Dec-2023 18:48:05
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner in custody for over two years under the N.D.P.S. Act given the huge quantity of contraband seized?
Whether the matter should be remanded for conclusion of trial to avoid incarceration exceeding two years without legal impediment?
Sashi Sekhar Singh
State of Odisha
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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