Chandan Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.35484 of 2021 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-264 Year-2020 Thana- KAJI MUHAMMADPUR DistrictMuzaffarpur ====================================================== CHANDAN KUMAR Son of Chhotelal Mahto Resident of Village - Jamharua, Lalpur, P.S. - Maniyari, Distt.- Muzaffarpur. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

THE STATE OF BIHAR ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Arun Kumar For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr.A.G.

====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHIT KUMAR SHAH ORAL ORDER 14-12-2021 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned APP for the State.

The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Kazi Mohammadpur P.S. Case No. 264/2020, registered for the offence punishable under Sections 272, 273 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 30(A) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

The allegation is regarding recovery of 21.225 liters of illicit liquor from the petitioner. The learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is innocent, he has been falsely implicated in the present case, he is having a clean antecedent and he is languishing

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.35484 of 2021(2) dt.14-12-2021 2/2 in custody since 14.3.2021.

Per contra, the learned APP for the State has vehemently opposed the prayer for bail.

Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner and taking into account the materials available on record as also considering the period of incarceration of the petitioner herein, I deem it fit and proper to direct for release of the petitioner on regular bail.

Accordingly, the above named petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Special Judge, Excise Act, Muzaffarpur in connection with Kazi Mohammadpur P.S.Case No. 264/20.

(Mohit Kumar Shah, J) Ajay/- U T