Gourab Khaparade @ Gourab Khapade v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
BLAPL No. 1581 of 2023; Gourab Khaparade@Gourab Khapade v. State of Odisha; High Court of Orissa at Cuttack; Justice Sashikanta Mishra; order dated 21.01.2025; bail application rejected; repeat/second bail application; no change in circumstances; trial in progress; NDPS Act Sections 20(b)(ii) (C)/29; 233 kgs ganja; Sohela P.S. Case No. 124 of 2021; G.R. Case No. 46 of 2021; Additional Sessions Judge, Padampur; custody since 16.07.2021; trial to be concluded preferably within four months; liberty to renew bail prayer.
What did the court decide?
Bail refused; however, the court below is directed to conclude the trial preferably within four months, and the petitioner is permitted to renew his bail prayer if the trial is not concluded within that period. ¶4