JUDGMENT

Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. - The matter has been heard via video conferencing.

2. Heard Mr. Pramod Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Jharkhandi Upadhyay, learned Additional Public Prosecutor (hereinafter referred to as the 'APP') for the State.

3. The petitioner is in custody in connection with Danapur PS Case No. 45 of 2020 dated 16.01.2020, instituted under Sections 25(1-B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, 1959.

4. This is the second attempt for bail by the petitioner as earlier such prayer was rejected by judgment and order dated 03.07.2020 passed in Cr. Misc. No. 20904 of 2020.

5. As per the allegation, a loaded countrymade pistol along with a magazine having five live cartridges have been recovered from the possession of the petitioner.

6. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that he has no criminal antecedent and is in custody since 17.01.2020. Further, it was submitted that other co-accused who were also arrested along with the petitioner and from them also there was recovery of firearms, have been granted bail by the Court below itself.

7. Learned APP submitted that from the petitioner, there is recovery of countrymade pistol and live cartridges.

8. Havin