High Court Of ChhattisgarhMCRC/7382/2021allowed

Pradeep Pradhan v. State Of Chhattisgarh

2021-10-08Hon'Ble Shri Justice Rajendra Chandra Singh Samant2 pages

Page No.1 HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 7382 of 2021 • Pradeep Pradhan, S/o Late Vishnu Pradhan, Aged About 28 Years, R/o Main Road, Godripara, Chirmiri, Police Station Chirmiri, District Koriya, Chhattisgarh.

---- Applicant

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• State of Chhattisgarh Through The Station House Officer, Police Station Chirmiri, District Koriya, Chhattisgarh. ---- Respondent _____________________________________________________________ For Applicant :

Mr. Vikash Pandey on behalf of Mr.

Shivendu Pandya, Advocate For Respondent/State :

Ms. Shivali Dubey, Panel Lawyer.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hon'ble Shri Justice Rajendra Chandra Singh Samant Order On Board 08/10/2021 Heard.

1. This is the first bail application filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on behalf of the applicant for grant of regular bail to him as he is in custody in connection with Crime No. 260/2021 registered at Police Station Chirmiri District Koriya (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 20(B) of the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substance Act.

2. It is submitted that the applicant is innocent who has been falsely implicated in this case. The applicant is in jail since 15.08.2021. No case is made out against this applicant, therefore, prayer is made to release the applicant on bail.

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3. Per contra, learned State counsel opposes the bail application.

4. I have heard the learned counsel for both the parties and perused the case diary.

5. As per prosecution case, in total 1.250 kg of ganja was seized from the possession of this applicant. Hence, this bail application.

6. Considered on the submissions. The applicant does not have any criminal antecedent and there is likelihood of delay in conclusion of trial and investigation, I feel inclined to allow this bail application and release the applicant on bail.

7. Accordingly, the bail application filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. is allowed. It is directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on his 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/- (Rajendra Chandra Singh Samant) Judge Nisha