(1.) This is first regular bail application filed by the applicant - Kalu S/o Kishan Verma under Sec. 439 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for grant of bail in connection with Crime No.51/2022 registered at Police-Station - Barwah, District - Khargone (MP) for the offence punishable under Sec. 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and under Sec. 53(1)(5) of MP Minor Minerals Rules 1996 and the applicant is in custody since 27/1/2022.