Bail application by an accused in an NDPS case involving seizure of about 71.700 kgs of contraband, who was allegedly driving the vehicle for livelihood. The court granted bail citing his first-offender status and the Supreme Court's decision in Mohd. Muslim, with conditions including monthly police-station appearance.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 700 of 2024
Santosh Dighal
Petitioner
Mr. A.C. Behera, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
Opposite Party
Mr. A. Pradhan, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
06.03.2024
Order No.
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71.700kgs and since the bail application was during the currency of investigation.
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to be fixed by the learned court in seisin subject to verification of criminal antecedent.
(V. NARASINGH)
Soumya Judge
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: SOUMYA RANJAN SAMAL Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 07-Mar-2024 20:34:55
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, in custody since 19.06.2023 with charge sheet filed and alleged to be a driver unaware of contraband, should be granted bail under Section 37 NDPS Act.
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Mohd. Muslim @ Hussain Vs. State (NCT of Delhi)Relied on¶11
AIR 2023 SC 1648 · Who else cites this
3 provisions across 2 enactments
Santosh Dighal
State of Odisha
V. Narasingh
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