JUDGMENT

1. On account of the prevailing conditions worldwide, brought about by the COVID 19 virus, this application has been heard and decided through video conferencing, to maintain social distancing. The necessary parties have effectively been represented by their respective counsels through video conferencing.

2. This is the first bail application filed by the applicant under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. The applicant is in custody since 08.02.2020 in connection with Crime No. 42/2020 registered at P.S. Kotwali, District Chhatarpur (MP) for the offence punishable under Sections 307,336,452,427,506 read with Section 34, 120-B, 193, 182, 211 of IPC and Section 3 of Lok Sampatti Nivaran Adhiniyam and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act.

3. As per prosecution case, the present applicant orchestrated the entire incident and misused his authority to lodge a false case by concocting the story about him being attacked while discharging his official duties and his office and vehicle been sabotaged by unknown assailants.

4. Shri Sankalp Kochar, learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant himself has filed FIR on 05.02.2020 registered at Crime No.42/2020 against unknown perso