Laxmilala Kurre v. State Of Chhattisgarh

HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 3502 of 2016 Laxmilala Kurre, S/o. Shri Chhotelal Kurre, Aged About 60 Years, R/o. Chilhati, Thana Sarkanda, Tahsil & District Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. ---- Applicant

Versus

State Of Chhattisgarh, Through Excise Circle Uttar Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. ---- Respondent --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Applicant :

Mr. Krishna Kumar Khatri, Advocate For Respondent :

Ms. K. Tripti Rao, Panel Lawyer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hon'ble Shri Justice Goutam Bhaduri Order On Board 25/07/2016 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.64/2016 registered at Police Station- Excise Circle Uttar Bilaspur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 34(1)(A), 34(2) of the Excise Act.

2.

The prosecution alleges that the applicant was found to be in possession of illicit liquor measuring about 8 bulk liters and he was arrested on 31.05.2016.

3.

Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has falsely been implicated in this case and he is in jail since 31.05.2016; therefore, he may be released on bail. 4.

Per contra, learned State counsel opposes the prayer for grant of bail.

5.

Taking into consideration the totality of the circumstances and the fact that the quantity of seized liquor is 8 bulk liters, offence is

triable by the JMFC and the applicant is in jail since 31.05.2016, this Court is inclined to release the applicant on bail. 6.

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

7.

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 in the like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court, for his appearance as and when directed. Sd/- (Goutam Bhaduri) Judge Ashok