Raj Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Criminal Miscellaneous No.44277 of 2016 Arising Out of PS.Case No. -241 Year- 2016 Thana -GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL COMP. DistrictPURNIA ======================================================

1. Raj Kumar, Son of Palku Sah Resident of Village-Rudhi Bhita, Police Station-Dhamdha, District-Purnia .... .... Petitioner/s

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1. The State of Bihar .... .... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Vikram Singh, Adv. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Tapeshwar Sharma, APP. ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE ORAL ORDER 05-10-2016 This is an application, made under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeking bail for the accusedpetitioner, namely, Raj Kumar, in connection with Complaint Case No.CI 241 of 2016, under Sections 47(A) of Excise Act. Perused the above application and materials on record.

Heard Mr. Vikram Singh, learned Counsel for the petitioner, and Mr. Tapeshwar Sharma, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, appearing on behalf of the State. In view of the fact that the accused above-named has been in custody since 24.07.2016 in connection with the case aforementioned and perusal of the materials available does not reveal such incriminating materials, which would warrant further

Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.44277 of 2016 (2) dt.05-10-2016 2/2 detention of the accused-petitioner in custody, and in view also of the fact that the perusal of the materials does not reveal that the accused-petitioner's liberty on bail would adversely affect his trial, it is, in the interest of justice, hereby directed that the accused above-named shall be released on bail of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties, each of the like amount, subject to the satisfaction of the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Purnia, in connection with Complaint Case No.CI 241 of 2016. This direction for bail is further subject to the condition that the accused above-named shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer or tamper with the evidence and shall appear, in the learned Court below, as may be directed.

In terms of the above observations and directions, this bail application shall stand disposed of. (I.A. Ansari, CJ) K.C.jha/- U T