This bail application by a narcotics accused, rejected previously by the Special Judge, is allowed. The High Court directs release on bail with standard terms applicable to first offenders and monthly police appearances.
Directed to release the petitioner on bail subject to terms fixed by the trial court and verification of criminal antecedents.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 121 of 2024
Kirhore Galori
…. Petitioner
Mr. A.K. Jena, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr. A. Pradhan, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER 21.03.2024
Order No.
05.
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co-accused are in possession of contraband (Ganja) to the tune of 479Kgs 200gms.
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witness has been examined by the prosecution and the case is expected to be disposed of by end of August, 2024.
11 . Considering that the Petitioner is the first offender, as stated and keeping in view the sacred right of an accused for speedy trial, this Court directs the Petitioner to be released on bail on such terms to be fixed by the learned court in seisin subject to verification of criminal antecedent.
(V. Narasingh)
Ayesha Judge
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: AYESHA ROUT Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 22-Mar-2024 19:31:02
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on bail in a narcotics case where a charge sheet has been filed.
Whether the petitioner's first offender status and unindicated criminal antecedents warrant bail release.
Colour shows how this judgement treated each authority
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3 provisions across 2 enactments
Kirhore Galori
State of Odisha
V. Narasingh
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