Chandrasen Baghel v. State Of Chhattisgarh
NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 5701 of 2018 Chandrasen Baghel S/o Shri Mohan Baghel, Aged about 25 years R/o Indrapuri Tifra, PS- Sirgiti, Distt. Bilaspur (C.G.).
--- Applicant
Versus
State of Chhattisgarh, Through:- SHO- Sirgiti, PS Sirgiti Distt. Bilaspur (C.G.). ---- Respondent For Applicant :
Mr. Dheerendra Pandey, Advocate For Respondent :
Mr. Bhaskar Pyashi, PL Hon'ble Shri Justice Arvind Singh Chandel Order on Board 04/09/2018 1.
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. 209/2018 registered at Police StationSirgiti, Distt. Bilaspur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 34 (2) and 59 (A) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act. 2.
As per prosecution story, on 16/06/2018 on the basis of information received from the informant, the police party searched the applicant and seized 11.160 bulk liters of country made liquor from his possession. The applicant was arrested on 16/06/2018. 3.
Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated. He is in custody since 16/06/2018 and he has no criminal antecedent, therefore, he may be released on bail.
4.
Per contra, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State opposes the bail application.
5.
I have heard learned counsel for both the parties. 6.
Considering the entire facts and circumstances of the case, particularly considering that the applicant is in custody since 16/06/2018 and he has no criminal antecedent, I am inclined to release the applicant on bail.
7.
Accordingly, the bail application is allowed. 8.
It is directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on 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