IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH BENCH AT GWALIOR
Sunita Yadav, J.
Raju Soni – Appellant
Versus
State of Madhya Pradesh – Respondent
Miscellaneous Criminal Case No. 57943 of 2022
Decided On : 08-12-2022
Bail - Possession of Unfit Liquor - The court granted bail to the applicant, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, and imposed specific conditions for the release.
Fact of the Case:
The applicant filed a bail application under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. for being arrested in connection with the offence punishable under Sections 49-A of Excise Act for possession of unfit liquor without a valid license.
Finding of the Court:
The court allowed the bail application and directed the release of the applicant on specific conditions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case.
Issues: The primary issue was the grant of bail to the applicant, considering the allegations against him and the conclusion of the investigation.
Ratio Decidendi: The court considered the facts and circumstances of the case, the conclusion of the investigation, and the specific conditions imposed for the release of the applicant in granting the bail.
Final Decision: The court allowed the bail application and directed the release of the applicant on specific conditions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case.
JUDGMENT
Sunita Yadav, J. - The applicant has filed this first application u/S.439 of Cr.P.C. for grant of bail.
2. The applicant has been arrested on 04/11/2022 by Police Station Kotwali, District Vidisha(M.P.) in connection with Crime No.602/2022 registered for the offence punishable under Sections 49-A of Excise Act.
3. The allegation against the present applicant is that he was found under possession of 05 liters of country made liquor found to be unfit for human consumption, for which he was not having any valid licence.
4. Learned counsel for the applicant argued that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated. The applicant is in jail since 04.11.2022. After conclusion of investigation, charge-sheet has already been filed and there is no requirement of further custodial interrogation of the applicant. The offence is triable by JMFC. The applicant is permanent resident of Pan Bagh, District Vidisha (M.P.) and there is no possibility of his absconsion. On these grounds, he prays for grant of bail to the applicant.
5. Per contra, application is opposed by learned counsel for the State and prayed for its rejection.
6. Heard learned counsel for the rival parties and perused the case diary available on record.
7. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on merits of the case, this application is allowed and it is directed that the applicant be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) with two solvent sureties in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court/committal Court.
8. This order will remain operative subject to compliance of the following conditions by the applicant:-
1) The applicant will comply with all the terms and conditions of the bond executed by him;
2) The applicant will cooperate in the investigation/trial, as the case may be;
3) The applicant will not indulge himself in extending inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him/her from disclosing such facts to the Court or to the Police Officer, as the case may be;
4 ) The applicant will not commit any other offence or will not repeat the offence in future. In case, if he is found involving in the offence o f same nature, this bail order shall stand cancelled automatically without further reference to the Bench.
5) The applicant will not seek unnecessary adjournments during the trial; and
6) The applicant will not leave India without previous permission of the trial Court/Investigating Officer, as the case may be.
9. Learned State counsel is directed to send an copy of this order to the Station House Officer of the concerned Police Station for information and necessary action.
10. Copy of this order be sent to the trial Court concerned for compliance, if possible, by the office of this Court.
11. Certified copy as per rules.
The court has the discretion to grant bail based on the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case.
The court has the discretion to grant bail based on the overall facts and circumstances of the case, and may impose specific conditions for the release of the applicant.
Granting bail under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C and imposing specific conditions to ensure compliance and cooperation during the trial.
The court may grant bail under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. based on the absence of heinous offences in the applicant's criminal history and the likelihood of a lengthy trial, while imposing specific condi....
The court has the discretion to grant bail based on the nature and gravity of the alleged offence, the arguments presented, and the willingness of the applicant to abide by specified conditions.
The court may grant bail based on the duration of custody and expected trial duration, and may impose specific conditions to ensure the applicant's compliance and cooperation during the trial.
The court considered the absence of the FSL report, lack of criminal history, and the likelihood of a lengthy trial in granting bail to the applicant.
The court has the discretion to grant bail, considering the circumstances of the case and the likelihood of the applicant's cooperation during the trial period.
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