ORDER :

(HASMUKH D. SUTHAR, J.)

[1.0] RULE. Learned APP waives service of rule for the respondent-State.

[1.0] By way of the present application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the applicant accused has prayed to release him on anticipatory bail in the event of her arrest in connection with the FIR being C.R. No.11210060242071 / 2024 registered with Varachha Police Station, Surat for the offences punishable under Sections 65(e), 81 and 98(2) of the Prohibition Act.

[2.0] Learned advocate for the applicant submits that the applicant has nothing to do with the offence and he is falsely enroped in the offence and the allegations against the present applicant is that he is proposed receiver of the alleged contraband and huge quantity of contraband IMFL containing 1584 bottles worth Rs.1,81,440/- was seized. Co-accused are already arrested and thereafter, released on anticipatory bail. Applicant is having no past antecedents of similar nature under the Prohibition Act and therefore, custodial interrogation at this stage is not necessary. Besides, the applicant is available during the course of investigation and will not flee from justice. In view of the above, the