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High Court Of ChhattisgarhMCRC/1160/2020allowed

Ashok Kumar Mahanando v. State Of Chhattisgarh

2020-05-12Hon'Ble Shri Justice Goutam Bhaduri2 pages

NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 1160 of 2020 • Ashok Kumar Mahanando, S/o Chaturbhojo Aged About 30 Years R/o Samarpali (Palsapali), Police Station Melchhamunda, District Bargar Odisha ---- Applicant

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• State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station Birra, District Janjgir Champa Chhattisgarh ---- Respondent For Applicant :

Shri Rajeev Kumar Dubey, Advocate For Respondents/ State :

Ms. Fouzia Mirza, Addl. A.G.

Hon'ble Shri Justice Goutam Bhaduri Order 12/05/2020

1. This is the first bail application filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of regular bail to the applicant who has been arrested in connection with Crime No.106/2019 registered at Police StationBirra, District Janjgir- Champa (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 20(B) of Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substance Act.

2. As per the prosecution case, certain information was received by the police that some person was carrying Cannabis, raid was conducted wherein 4.500 Kg. Cannabis were recovered from the possession of the applicant.

3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is in jail since 25.12.2019, the charge sheet has already been filed, no further investigation is required, therefore, the applicant may be enlarged on bail.

4. Perused the case diary and the documents. The case diary shows that on

receipt of information raid was conducted and 4.500kg. of Cannabis was recovered.

5. Considering the quantity of Cannabis allegedly seized from the applicant, the charge sheet has been filed and the applicant is in jail since 25.12.2019, I am inclined to release the applicant on bail.

6. Accordingly, the bail application filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. is allowed. It is directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety each in the like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court, for his appearance as and when directed.

Sd/- Goutam Bhaduri Judge Jyoti