High Court Of ChhattisgarhMCRC/2451/2020allowed

Shiva Sarthi v. State Of Chhattisgarh

2020-05-07Hon'Ble Shri Justice Ram Prasanna Sharma2 pages

HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 2451 of 2020 Shiva Sarthi, S/o - Shri Manoj Sarthi, Aged About- 22 Years, R/o - Mitthumuda, Police Station City Kotwali, Tahsil and District- Raigarh (C.G.) ---- Applicant

Versus

State of Chhattisgarh, Through- The Station House Officer, Police Station City Kotwali, District Raigarh (C.G.) ---- Respondent For Applicant : Shri Manoj Kumar Jaiswal, Advocate For Respondent : Shri Rahul Jha, Govt. Advocate Hon'ble Shri Justice Ram Prasanna Sharma Order On Board 07.05.2020

1. This is an application filed under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail to the applicant, who has been arrested in connection with crime No.114/2020 registered at Police Station Excise Police, Chakradharnagar, District-Raigarh (C.G.), for the offence punishable under Section 34(2), 59(A) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act.

2. Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that 24 bulk liters of illicit liquor was seized by the police from the present applicant.

3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is in detention since 24.04.2020. He further submits that applicant has no criminal background and has been falsely implicated in the case, and therefore, the applicant may be released on bail.

4. On the other hand, learned counsel for the State opposes the bail application.

5. I have heard the counsel appearing for the parties.

6. Without commenting on merits, considering the totality of the facts and

circumstances of the case, small quantity of liquor and also considering the fact that the applicant is in detention since 24.04.2020, this Court is of the opinion that present is the fit case, in which, the applicant should be enlarged on regular bail.

7. Accordingly, the bail application filed under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. is allowed.

8. It is directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.20,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned Court for his appearance as and when directed.

9. Certified copy as per rules.

Sd/- (RAM PRASANNA SHARMA) JUDGE N.MOHLE