Gopal Yadav v. The State Of Bihar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.19762 of 2024 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-467 Year-2023 Thana- JAYNAGAR District- Madhubani ====================================================== Gopal Yadav son of Pradip Yadav @ Ishardev Yadav Resident of Selara Tedha bandh Ps- jaynagar District - Madhubani ... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s :
Mr.Shailendra Kumar Jha For the Opposite Party/s :
Mr.Akshay Lal Pandit ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHAND MALVIYA ORAL ORDER 15-03-2024 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner is in custody in connection with Jaynagar P.S Case No. 467 of 2023 corresponding to G.R. No. 1689 of 2023 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 272, 273 of the I.P.C and 30(a) of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.
3. As per prosecution case, total 288 litre illicit liquor was recovered.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner has falsely been implicated in this case. It is further submitted that no incriminating article has
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.19762 of 2024(2) dt.15-03-2024 2/3 been recovered from the conscious possession of the petitioner. On perusal of seizure list there is no independent witness. Petitioner has got no criminal antecedent as stated in para 3 of the bail petition. It is also submitted that petitioner is in judicial custody since 28.11.2023.
5. However, learned APP for the State oppose the prayer for regular bail of the petitioner.
6. On perusal of the FIR, impugned order and period of custody and also considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and submissions made on behalf of the petitioner, let the above named petitioner be released on bail after framing of the charge on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Additional Sessions Judge-II, cum Special Judge, Excise Act, Madhubani in connection with Jaynagar P.S Case No. 467 of 2023 corresponding to G.R. No. 1689 of 2023.
7. The trial court is directed to conclude the
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.19762 of 2024(2) dt.15-03-2024 3/3 proceeding of framing of charge according to law within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that if the chargesheet has not been submitted then the petitioner shall be released on bail on the above conditions and he shall be present physically on each and every date before the trial court till conclusion of the proceeding of framing of charge.
(Ramesh Chand Malviya, J) Mayank/- U T