Sarvesh Kumar v. State of Odisha
NDPS Act – Sections 20(b)(ii)B and 37(1)(b)(ii) – Bail – Possession of contraband ganja to the tune of 12 kg 400 grams
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application (BLAPL No. 4841 of 2026, High Court of Orissa) under S.483 BNSS against rejection of bail by Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, Boudh; accused Sarvesh Kumar and Reema Devi in Special Case (NDPS) No.91 of 2026 / Boudh P.S. Case No.166 of 2026 for offence under Sections 20(b)(ii)B NDPS Act; ganja 12 kg 400 grams; custody since 10.04.2026; Section 37(1)(b)(ii) NDPS Act rigours; pregnant accused ('in the family way'); bail granted with conditions — antecedent verification from P.S. Kurra, Mainpuri, U.P. and periodic police-station appearance by Petitioner No.1; decided by Justice V. Narasingh (Vacation Judge) on 12.06.2026; BLAPL disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Both Petitioners directed to be released on bail on terms to be fixed by the learned Court in seisin; Petitioner No.1's release subject to verification of criminal antecedents from P.S. Kurra, Dist. Mainpuri, U.P., and to monthly appearance before the jurisdictional police station till submission of final form and thereafter once every three months; no such conditions for Petitioner No.2 in view of her health condition.