Hassan Khan v. State of Odisha
Bail – NDPS Act, Sections 21(C)/25/29 – transportation of contraband brown sugar (258 grams 030 milligrams)
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted under the NDPS Act (Sections 21(C)/25/29) to Hassan Khan, accused in G.R. Case No.4/49 of 2023 / Plantsite P.S. Case No.100 of 2023 (2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Rourkela), in his third bail application (BLAPL No.1645 of 2025) against rejection dated 24.12.2024 under Section 483 BNSS; earlier release ordered in BLAPL No.10917 of 2024 (dt. 16.12.2024) on the ground of delay in trial was rejected on antecedents surfacing; State invoked Section 37(1)(b)(ii) NDPS bar; Court granted bail considering the earlier order and no progress in trial, terms left to the trial court. Coram: Justice V. Narasingh; order dated 21.04.2025; no precedents cited; no monetary quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to be released on bail on terms to be fixed by the learned trial Court (2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Rourkela) to ensure his presence during the trial; urgent certified copy to be granted as per rules.