Allowed

Loknath Satnami v. State Of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh HC7 Jul 2016MCRC/3265/2016

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ThisHC allowed the first bail application filed by Loknath Satnami under Section 439 Cr.P.C. invoking Sections 439 Cr.P.C. and Section 34(2) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act. The court directed his release on a personal bond of Rs.25,000 with one surety to the trial court.

What did the court decide?

Bail allowed on furnishing a personal bond of Rs.25,000 with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the trial court.

Loknath Satnami Vs State Of Chhattisgarh — Bail and Remand | Chhattisgarh HC (2016)

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HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR

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M.CR.C. No. 3265 of 2016

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Loknath Satnami, aged 37 years, S/o. Shri Salikram Satnami, R/o. Village-Dhabapara, P.S. - Nandghat, Tahsil – Nawagarh, Civil and Revenue District – Bemetara (C.G.)

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---- Applicant

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Versus

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The State of Chhattisgarh, Through : Police Station – Nandghat, District – Bemetara (C.G.)

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---- Respondent

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For Applicant : Ms. Jyoti Rathod, Advocate For Respondent : Mr. Sumit Jhanwar, Panel Lawyer

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Hon'ble Shri Justice Goutam Bhaduri Order On Board

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07/07/2016

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This is the first bail application filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of regular bail to the applicant who has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 126/2016, registered at Police Station- Nandghat, District – Bemetara (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 34 (2) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act.

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The prosecution alleges that the applicant was found to be in possession of illicit liquor measuring about 6.660 bulk liters and he was arrested on 14.04.2016.

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Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has falsely been implicated in this case and he is in jail since 14.04.2016; therefore, he may be released on bail.

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Learned State counsel opposes the prayer for grant of bail, however, he would submit that as per the information received from the concerned SHO, the applicant has no previous antecedents of similar

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offence.

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Taking into consideration the totality of the circumstances and the fact that the quantity of seized liquor is 6.660 liters; offence is triable by the JMFC and the applicant is in jail since 14.04.2016, this Court is inclined to release the applicant on bail.

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Accordingly, the bail application filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. is allowed.

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It is directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on 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.

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Certified copy as per rules.

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Sd/- (Goutam Bhaduri) Judge

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Balram

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