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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
V.NARASINGH
Khagapati Baliputia – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. prolonged pre-trial detention affecting rights (Para 2 , 5 , 10) |
| 2. conditions for bail and verification of antecedents (Para 4 , 14 , 15) |
| 3. judicial directives on trial timelines (Para 6 , 8 , 12) |
| 4. statutory bars on bail vs. fundamental rights (Para 9 , 11 , 13) |
JUDGMENT :
V. NARASINGH, J.
1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State.
2. The Petitioner is an accused in connection with T.R. Case No.27 of 2020 pending on the file of learned Addl. Sessions Judge-Cum-Special Judge under NDPS Act, Koraput, arising out of Boipariguda P.S. Case No.80 of 2020 for commission of offence alleged under Sections 20 (b)(ii)(c) of NDPS Act.
3. Learned counsel, on instruction, submits that except the present BLAPL, no other bail application of the Petitioner relating to the aforementioned P.S. case is pending in any other Court.
4. Being aggrieved by the rejection of his application for bail U/s.439 Cr.P.C. by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge-Spl, Judge, Jeypore, I/c by order dated 22.09.2023 in the aforementioned case, the present BLAPL has been filed.
5. It is submitted by the learned counsel that the Petitioner is in custody since 14.06.2020 on the
Prolonged incarceration affects the fundamental right to liberty, allowing bail to be granted despite statutory restrictions under the NDPS Act for first offenders.
Prolonged incarceration and lack of trial progress can justify bail under Article 21, overriding restrictions in the N.D.P.S Act.
The right to a speedy trial under Article 21 supersedes statutory restrictions on bail under the NDPS Act, allowing for bail even in cases with prior criminal antecedents.
The court held that while the NDPS Act imposes strict bail conditions, the accused's right to a speedy trial under Article 21 may supersede these restrictions, allowing for bail under certain circums....
The court considered the prolonged custody of the petitioner and the exceptions within Section 37 of the NDPS Act to grant bail.
Prolonged incarceration can justify bail despite statutory restrictions under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial.
In matters of personal liberty, meticulous adherence to procedural timelines should not compromise the accused's right to default bail, especially after the statutory period for charge sheet filing h....
Prolonged incarceration due to prosecution delays can override statutory bail restrictions under the NDPS Act, affirming the right to personal liberty under Article 21.
Prolonged detention without trial violates Article 21 rights, warranting bail under specific conditions to ensure fairness while addressing state concerns on non-bailable offenses.
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