Abdul Shakur v. State Of Chhattisgarh

NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 827 of 2019 Abdul Shakur S/o Late Abdul Rahim, aged about 40 years, R/o Jenakhalpara, REO Colony, near Muslim Kabristhan, Bhavanik Patna, Police Station Bhawani Patna, District Kalahandi (Orisha) --- Applicant

Versus

State of Chhattisgarh, through Station House Officer, Police Station Arang, District Raipur (C.G.) ---- Respondent For Applicant :

Mr. Syed Imtiaz Ali, Advocate For Respondent :

Ms. Smita Ghai, PL Hon'ble Shri Justice Arvind Singh Chandel Order on Board 15/02/2019 1.

The Applicant has preferred this First bail application under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C for grant of regular bail as he is arrested in connection with Crime No. 64/2018 registered at Police Station Arang, District Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 20 (B) of the NDPS Act.

2.

As per prosecution story, on 03/02/2018 on the basis of information received from the informant, the police party searched and seized 3 kg of contraband (Ganja) from illegal possession of the Applicant. The Applicant has been arrested on 03/02/2018.

3.

Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Applicant submits that the Applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that the Applicant is in custody since

03/02/2018 and trial will take time, therefore, he may be released on bail.

4.

Counsel appearing on behalf of the State also opposes the bail application.

5.

I have heard learned counsel for both the parties. 6.

Considering the entire facts and circumstances of the case, particularly considering that the Applicant is in custody since 03/02/2018 and trial will likely to take some time, without further commenting on merit of the case, I am inclined to release the Applicant on bail. 7.

Accordingly, the bail application is allowed. 8.

It is directed that the Applicant shall be released on bail on his executing a personal bond for a sum of Rs. 20,000/- with one surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court for his appearance before the said Court, as and when directed. Sd/- (Arvind Singh Chandel) Judge Rahul