(1.) This is an application under Sec.439 Cr.P.C. for bail and the offence alleged is under Sec.20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act for alleged possession of contraband ganja weighing 50 kg. 700 grams.
(2.) Heard Mr. J.K. Panda, learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as Mrs. S. Pattanaik, learned A.G.A. for the State-Opposite Party.
(3.) After hearing Mrs. S. Pattanaik, learned Additional Government Advocate for the State-Opposite Party, I am not inclined to release the Petitioner on bail keeping in view the embargo contained in Sec. 37(1)(b) of the NDPS Act. The prayer for bail is rejected.