High Court Of ChhattisgarhMCRC/7396/2016allowed

Suraj Sahu v. State Of Chhattisgarh

2016-11-24Hon'Ble Shri Justice Goutam Bhaduri2 pages

NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 7396 of 2016 • Suraj Sahu S/o Vijay Sahu Aged About 35 Years R/o Ward No. 7, District Chhapra, Bihar, At Present R/o Deshi Liquor Shop, Anda, Police Station- Anda, District Durg, Chhattisgarh. --- Petitioner

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• State of Chhattisgarh Through The Incharge, Excise Centre (Internal), Circle Durg, District Durg, Chhattisgarh. --- Respondent For the applicant : Ms. Khushi Verma, Advocate For the Respondent : Mr. Wasim Miyan, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Justice Goutam Bhaduri Order on Board 24.11.2016

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. 191/2016 registered at P.S. Excise Centre (Internal), Circle Durg, Distt. Durg (C.G) for the offence punishable under Section 34(2) of the C.G. Excise Act.

2. The prosecution alleges that when a raid/inspection was conducted by the Police, 8.100 bulk litres of illegal liquor was seized from the possession of the applicant.

3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has been falsely implicated in this case as no seizure was made in person from him. She further submits that the applicant is in jail since 22.10.2016 and the alleged seizure having been made, no further investigation is necessary, therefore, he may be enlarged on bail.

4. Per contra, learned State Counsel opposes the bail application. However, he is not able to show that earlier any case of similar nature u/s 34(2) of the Excise Act was

registered against the applicant.

5. Taking into consideration the totality of the circumstances and the fact that the quantity of seized liquor in this case is only 8.100 bulk litres; offence is triable by the JMFC and the applicant is in jail since 22.10.2016 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