Dilip Yadav v. State Of Chhattisgarh
NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 3182 of 2016 • Dilip Yadav S/o Vishvanath Yadav, Aged About 28 Years R/o Shanichari Padav, Thana- City Kotwali, Tahsil & District- Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) --- Petitioner
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• State of Chhattisgarh Through- Station House Officer - City Kotwali, District- Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) - -- Respondent For the applicant :
Mr. Krishna Kumar Khatri, Advocate For the Respondent :
Mr. Vinod Tekam, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Justice Goutam Bhaduri Order on Board 29.06.2016
1. This is an application filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking grant of regular bail to the applicant in connection with Crime No. 182/2016 registered at P.S. City Kotwali, Bilaspur Distt. Bilaspur (C.G) for the offence punishable under Sections 34(1-A)(2) & Section 59(A) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act.
2. The prosecution alleges that when a raid/inspection was conducted by the Police, 16.200 bulk litres of illicit liquor was seized from the possession of the applicant.
3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is in jail since 13.05.2016 and the alleged seizure having been made, no further investigation is necessary.
4. Per contra, learned State Counsel opposes the bail application. However, he submits that the concerned SHO has reported that the applicant has no criminal antecedents.
5. Taking into consideration the totality of the circumstances and the fact that the quantity of seized liquor in this case is 16.200 bulk litres; offence is triable by the JMFC and the
applicant is in jail since 13.05.2016 this Court is inclined to release him on bail. Accordingly, this application is allowed.
6. The applicant is directed to be released on bail on his executing a personal bond in sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court. He shall also appear before the said Court as and when directed by the said Court.
C.c. as per rules.
Sd/- GOUTAM BHADURI JUDGE R a o