Authority: Orissa High Court, Cuttack
Order Date: 06-Aug-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Sk. Imran @ Sadam @ Sk. Ibrahim; Opposite Party: State of Odisha.
- Bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS, relating to Mancheswar Police Station Case No.414 of 2023 and TR Case No.505 of 2023 pending before the District & Sessions Judge, Khurda.
- Alleged offence: supply of 30 kg of contraband ganja, which constitutes a commercial quantity under the NDPS Act, punishable under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act.
- The petitioner was not apprehended at the spot; his name appears in the FIR based on statements of co‑accused persons.
- The petitioner has a checkered criminal history comprising 12 prior criminal cases, an adverse circumstance for bail consideration.
- The court applied Section 37 of the NDPS Act, which restricts bail for offences involving commercial quantity unless the court is satisfied of reasonable grounds for believing the accused is not guilty and unlikely to commit further offences.
- The court referred to the Supreme Court judgment Union of India v. Ajay Kumar Singh @ Pappu (2023) (2023) SCC Online SC 346, highlighting that the accused was portrayed as the “kingpin” and organizer of the illicit ganja trade.
Final Outcome
- The bail application was rejected; the petitioner remains in custody.
- The BLAPL (Bail Application) is disposed of, and a soft copy of the order is to be transmitted to the concerned court for compliance.
Topics: Criminal Law, NDPS Act