Vijay Bhan v. Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, BLAPL No.8412 of 2024, decided 13.01.2025 by Justice Sashikanta Mishra. Vijay Bhan v. Union of India. Bail granted after 3+ years in custody in NCB Case No.06/NCB/BBSR/2021 / T.R. Case No.347 of 2021 (3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Bhubaneswar) under NDPS Act Sections 8(c), 18(b), 25, 28, 29; renewal of bail prayer due to delayed trial (four of eight witnesses examined); parity relied upon with co-accused Suraj Pal granted bail by Supreme Court in Criminal Appeal No.4107 of 2024; conditions: personal appearance on every posting date, two sureties including one close family relation.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on terms and conditions as the Court in seisin over the matter may deem fit and proper to impose, including personal appearance before the Trial Court on each date of posting without lawyer representation and furnishing two sureties (one a close family relation); urgent certified copy to be issued as per Rules.