Raja Kumar Ram v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.24760 of 2024 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-310 Year-2023 Thana- LADANIA District- Madhubani ====================================================== Raja Kumar Ram Son of Late Brhamdev Ram Resident of Village- Phulkahi, P.S.- Phulparas, Dist.- 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.Surendra Kumar ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHAND MALVIYA ORAL ORDER 28-03-2024 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioner is in custody in connection with Ladaniya P.S Case No. 310 of 2023, corresponding to G.R. No. 1734 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 90 litre illicit liquor was recovered from the motorcycle.

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.24760 of 2024(2) dt.28-03-2024 2/3 been recovered from the conscious possession of the petitioner. On perusal of seizure list there is no independent witness. It is also submitted that petitioner is in judicial custody since 01.12.2023.

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 Addl. Sessions Judge-II-cumSpecial Judge, Excise Act, Madhubani in connection with Ladaniya P.S Case No. 310 of 2023.

7. The trial court is directed to conclude the 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 charge-

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.24760 of 2024(2) dt.28-03-2024 3/3 sheet 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