BALRAM Vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is first application filed under Sec. 439 of Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail relating to FIR/Crime No.211/2024 dated (not mentioned) registered at Petlawad District Jhabua (M.P.) for commission of offence punishable under Ss. 34(2),36 of Excise Act.

(2.) It is alleged that acting upon a secret information about transporting of illegal liquor, a raid was conducted and a vehicle was stopped and total 12 boxes of whiskey 108 Bulk liquor in quantity from the backside of the car was seized. The applicant is in jail since 24/3/2024.

(3.) Learned counsel for the respondent/state opposed the prayer and submits that apart from the present case, there is one criminal case registered against the applicant of IPC. 5. After hearing learned counsel for parties and taking into consideration that the applicant is in jail since 24/3/2024, prima facie case is made out for grant of bail, however on certain conditions. Therefore, without expressing any view on the merits of the case, the application is allowed. 6. It is directed that Applicant- Balram shall be released from custody upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs.50,000.00 (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the court below on the following conditions :