Ashok Kumar v. State Of Chhattisgarh

NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 6855 of 2018 Ashok Kumar, aged about 30 years, S/o Bhukhan, Caste Satnami, R/o Village Sakreli, Bhatapara, P.S. Baradwar, District Janjgir-Champa (CG). ---- Applicant

Versus

State of Chhattisgarh, through SHO Baradwar, District Janjgir-Champa (CG). ---- Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Ravindra Sharma, Advocate.

For Non-applicant : Mr. Suryakant Mishra, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Justice Sharad Kumar Gupta Order On Board 04.10.2018 1.

This is first bail application under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. preferred by the applicant before this Court and no other bail application is pending before any other Court.

2.

The applicant has been arrested in connection with Crime No.228/2018 registered at Police Station Baradwar, District Janjgir-Champa for the offence punishable under Sections 34(2) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act. 3.

Case of the prosecution, in brief is that on 05.09.2018, 7.00 bulk liters hand made country liquor has been seized from the applicant. 4.

Counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case, therefore, he may be released on bail.

5.

On the other hand, counsel for the State opposes the bail application. He further submits that no criminal antecedents is reported against the applicant in police case diary.

6.

Looking to the above facts and circumstances of the case, the application is allowed. It is directed that if the applicant furnishes one solvent surety for a sum of Rs.25,000/- along with a personal bond of Rs.25,000/- to the satisfaction of the concerned Trial Court, he be released on bail. 7.

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Sd/- (Sharad Kumar Gupta) JUDGE L/-