Lalan Rai v. The State Of Bihar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Criminal Miscellaneous No.37483 of 2017 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-591 Year-2016 Thana- MANER District- Patna ====================================================== Lalan Rai son of Sukhdeo Rai, resident of Village- Brahmchari Pokhar, P.S. Maner, District Patna.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s :
Mr. Prem Ranjan Kumar For the Opposite Party/s :
Mr. PRADEEP NARAIN KUMAR ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE RAVI RANJAN ORAL ORDER 25-08-2017 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned A.P.P. for the State.
The petitioner seeks bail in a case registered for offences punishable under Section 30 (a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 and Section 25(1-b)(a) - 26 of the Arms Act.
It is contended that, as per allegation, 450 litres of Mahua liquor were recovered from the boat. A country made pistol was also recovered from the spot. Petitioner claims that he is having clean antecedent and is in custody since 01.01.2017.
Having regard to the facts and the circumstances of the case, the abovenamed petitioner is directed to be released on bail on his furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/-(Rupees Ten
Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.37483 of 2017(4) dt.25-08-2017 2/2 Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Special Judge, Excise, Patna in connection with Maner P.S. Case No. 591 of 2016.
Further, if the petitioner, after his release in this case, is again found to be involved in similar nature of case then the court concerned would be at liberty to take steps for cancellation of his bail bond.
However, before accepting the bail bonds, the court below would make verification regarding criminal antecedent of the petitioner and if he is found to be involved in any criminal case prior to filing of affidavit in this application, i.e., 27.07.2017, then he would not be released. (Dr. Ravi Ranjan, J) Sanjay/- U T