The High Court dismissed a bail application by an accused in an NDPS and Arms Act case. The court found the petitioner was not similarly placed to a co-accused who had been granted bail, noting the petitioner was in possession of larger quantities of contraband and a firearm.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 485 of 2024
Ashrumochan Rout @ Litun
…. Petitioner
Mr. S. Mohanty, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr. H.K. Panigrahi, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
Order No.
ORDER 04.03.2024
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by order dated 27.09.2023 in BLAPL No.10484 of 2023 since the same was during the currency of investigation.
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Accused Abjilash Mishra the following contraband and articles were seized.
10-A. So far as the present Petitioner is concerned, the accusation runs thus;
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Articles seized from the accused Ashrumochan Rout.
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Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: SANTOSHI LENKA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 05-Mar-2024 20:27:14
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail in connection with NDPS and Arms Act charges after submission of charge sheet.
Ashrumochan Rout @ Litun
State of Odisha
V. Narasingh
As recorded by the court registry
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