The High Court refused to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner in an NDPS Act case, citing the quantity of contraband and surrounding circumstances. The court directed that if the petitioner surrenders, his bail application will be considered on merit and parity with co-accused.
None granted; anticipatory bail refused.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL NO.3281 OF 2024
Sanjay Sahu …. Petitioner
Represented By Adv. -Mr. Satyabrata Mohanty.
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Represented By Adv. -Mr.S.K. Mohanty, ASC.
CORAM:
MR. JUSTICE D. DASH ORDER
Order No.
07.05.2024
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
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observed that in the event, the Petitioner surrenders before the Court in seisin of the case in the above mentioned case and moves for his release on bail, the same shall be considered on its own merit; further taking into account the factum of grant of bail to the co-accused persons(s) on bail, if similarly situated with the Petitioner on the ground of parity as per law and disposed of early in accordance with law.
Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.
(D. Dash), Judge.
Narayan
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: NARAYAN HO Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 08-May-2024 19:25:33
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. in connection with an NDPS Act case?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Sanjay Sahu
State of Odisha
D. Dash
As recorded by the court registry
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