Single judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court allowed bail to the petitioner, owner of the vehicle where charas was recovered, noting mere ownership without further evidence does not constitute an offence.
Petitioner ordered to be released on bail; ordered to deposit ₹25,000 with one surety of like amount.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
Cr. MP (M) No. 2671 of 2024 Date of Decision: 29.11.2024.
Chandel Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh ...Respondent
Coram
Hon’ble Mr Justice Rakesh Kainthla , Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No.
| For the Petitioner | : Mr. Nand Lal, Advocate. |
|---|---|
| For the Respondent/State | : Mr Lokender Kutlehria, |
| Additional Advocate General. |
Rakesh Kainthla, Judge
Status report stands filed, in which it has been mentioned that the petitioner was owner of the vehicle from which the commercial quantity of charas was recovered. There is no other evidence against him.
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Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes.
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sum of ₹25,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Trial Court. While on bail, the petitioner will abide by the following terms and conditions: -
any of these conditions, the prosecution will have the right to file a petition for cancellation of the bail.
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confined to the disposal of the petition and will have no bearing, whatsoever, on the merits of the case.
( Rakesh Kainthla) Judge
29th November, 2024 (Chander)
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner being the owner of the vehicle from which charas was recovered can be granted bail without other incriminating evidence.
Chandel Singh
State of Himachal Pradesh
Rakesh Kainthla
As recorded by the court registry
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