1. The accused / applicant has moved this bail application under S.439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for releasing him on regular bail during trial in connection with Crime No.47/2016, registered at Police Station Nandini, Distt. Durg, for the offence punishable under S.34(2) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act , 1915.

2. Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that 5.400 bulk liters of illicit liquor was seized by the police from the present applicant.

3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has not committed any offence, he has falsely been implicated in the case, he is in custody since 30-1-2016 and therefore, he may be released on bail.

4. On the other hand, learned counsel for the State opposes the bail application.

5. I have heard learned counsel appearing for the parties and perused the case diary.

6. Taking into consideration the condition incorporated in S.59 - A(ii) of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act , 1915, and bearing in mind the principles of law laid d