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High Court Of ChhattisgarhMCRC/2474/2020allowed

Set Kumar Satnami v. State Of Chhattisgarh

2020-05-08Hon'Ble Shri Justice Arvind Singh Chandel2 pages

NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 2474 of 2020 Set Kumar Satnami S/o Shri Sukhsai Satnami, aged about 40 years, Occupation Laborer R/o Village Dumripali, Police Station Out Post Jutemill, P/s Kotwali, Tahsil and District Raigarh (C.G.).

--- Applicant

Versus

State of Chhattisgarh, Through S.H.O of the P/s Pussour, Tahsila and District Raigarh (C.G.) ---- Respondent For Applicant :

Mr. Abhishek Saraf, Advocate For Respondent :

Mr. Vimlesh Bajpai, Govt. Advocate Hon'ble Shri Justice Arvind Singh Chandel Order on Board 08/05/2020 1.

The matter is heard through video conferencing. 2.

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. 67/2020 registered at Police Station Pussour, Tahsil and District Raigarh (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 34(2) and 59 (A) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act. 3.

As per the prosecution story on 15/04/2020, the applicant was found in illegal possesion of 8 bulk liters of country made liquor, which was seized from him. The applicant was arrested on 15/4/2020. 4.

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 as per the case of the prosecution only 8 bulk liters of country made liquor has been seized from the applicant. He is in custody since 15/04/2020, charge-sheet has not been filed and the trial will take time, therefore, the applicant may be released on bail.

5.

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

6.

I have heard learned counsel for both the parties. 7.

Considering the entire facts and circumstances of the case, particularly that the applicant is in custody since 15/04/2020, charge-sheet has not been filed and trial will likely to take time, without further commenting on merit of the case, I am inclined to release the applicant on bail. 8.

Accordingly, the bail application is allowed. 9.

It is directed that the applicant shall be released 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