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Judgment
Ram Prasanna Sharma, J
This is an application filed under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail to the applicant, who has been arrested in connection with
crime No.85/2020 registered at Police Station Kotra Road, Distt. Raigarh Chhattisgarh for the offence punishable under Section 34(2) & 59(A) of the
Chhattisgarh Excise Act.
Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that 12 bulk liters of illicit liquor was seized by the police from the present applicant.
Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is in detention since 26.4.2020. He further submits that applicant has been falsely
implicated in the case, therefore, he may be released on bail.
On the other hand, learned counsel for the State opposes the bail application.
I have heard the counsel appearing for the parties.
Without commenting on merits, considering the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case, quantity of liquor and also considering the fact
that the applicant is in detention since 26.4.2020 this Court is of the opinion that present is the fit case, in which, the applicant should be enlarged on
regular bail.
Accordingly, the bail application filed under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. is allowed.
It is directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.20,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the
satisfaction of the concerned Court for his appearance as and when directed.
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