JUDGMENT

Satyendra Kumar Singh, J. - With the consent, heard finally.

Perused the case diary.

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 14.01.2022 in connection with Crime No.09/2022 registered at Police Station Pipalrawan, District Dewas (M.P.) for commission of offence punishable under Sections 34(2) of the M. P. Excise act, 1915.

Prosecution story, in brief is that 14.01.2022, applicant was found having and carrying 60 bulk litres of illicit county made liquor in his possession, without having any license or authority.

Learned counsel for the applicant submits that nothing has been seized from the possession of the applicant. Place of seizure is an open place and applicant has been falsely implicated in the matter. applicant is in custody since 14.01.2022. Charge-sheet has been filed. Trial will take time to conclude and therefore, in the aforesaid circumstances, applicant is entitled for grant of bail.

Learned Panel Lawyer for the non-applicant - State has opposed the application and submits that applicant has criminal antecedents and about two criminal cases are registered against him but he fairly admi