ORDER :

Leave granted.

2. The appellant has been arrested by the police of Police Station Chirmiri, Distt. Koriya, Chhattisgarh on 22.07.2017 in connection with Crime No.79/2016 for alleged offence u/s. 420/34 IPC and Sections 4 and 5 of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978 and Section 10 of the Chhattisgarh Protection of Depositors Interest Act, 2005. We are informed that the investigation has been completed in both the cases and the police has filed its final report.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the State, points out that the appellant is from State of Odisha and he has already been convicted in another case and is serving the term of sentence. Learned counsel further submits that in case the appellant is released on bail, the co-accused will also seek their release, on parity.

4. As far as the appellant is concerned, he has been in custody since July, 2017 and the investigation has already been completed.

5. Having regard to the entire facts and circumstances of the cases, we are of the view that it is only just and proper that the appellant is released on bail, in both these cases, pending trial.

6. Therefore, these appeals are allowed, releasing the