Ajay Kumar Naik v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, BLAPL No.757 of 2025, order dated 17.03.2025 by R.K. Pattanaik, J. Bail granted to Ajay Kumar Naik and another under Section 483 of B.N.S.S., 2023 in G.R. Case No. 76 of 2024 (Bhanjpur P.S. Case No.329 dated 9.11.2024) arising from seizure of 49 Kgs 690 Grams of Ganja (commercial quantity) from a four-wheeler; grounds: first-time offenders, locals, substantial part of investigation over; conditions: Rs.50,000 bail bond each with one solvent surety, reporting to the I.O. once in ten days, and verified absence of similar criminal antecedents. Petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Both petitioners to be released on bail in connection with G.R. Case No. 76 of 2024 (Bhanjpur P.S. Case No.329 dated 9.11.2024) on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.50,000/- each with one solvent surety for the like amount, reporting to the I.O. once in ten days till conclusion of investigation, and subject to verification of absence of criminal antecedents of similar nature; the trial court may impose further suitable conditions.