JUDGMENT

Satyendra Kumar Singh, J. - This is first application filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C for grant of bail to the applicant, as he has been arrested on 16.05.2022 in connection with Crime No.288/2022 registered at Police Station-Mahakal, District- Ujjain (M.P.) for commission of offence punishable under Section 49-A of the M.P. Excise Act.

2. Prosecution story, in brief is that on 16.05.2022 applicant was found having 05 bulk litres of spurious liquor in his illegal possession and accordingly case has been registered against him.

3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that applicant is in custody since 16.05.2022 and there is nothing on record to show that the liquor said to be seized from the possession of the applicant is of spurious. Applicant is no criminal past with regard to the offence punishable under Excise Act. Trial will take time to conclude, and therefore, in the aforesaid circumstances, applicant is entitled for grant of bail.

4. Learned counsel for the respondent/State has opposed the application and prays for its rejection.

5. Having considered the rival submissions, quantity of the liquor said to have been seized from the possession of the applicant and al