ORDER

This is first application filed by the applicant under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for grant of bail relating to Crime No. 175 of 2024 registered at Police Station Aron, District Guna (M.P.) for the offence under Section 34 (2) of Excise Act.

Allegation against the present applicant is that 58 bulk liters of illicit liquor has been seized from possession of present applicant without having any valid license.

Learned counsel for the applicant argued that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated. He is under custody since 16.03.2024. After conclusion of investigation, charge sheet has already been filed, therefore, further custodial interrogation of the applicant is not required. The offence is triable by JMFC and trial is likely to take long time to conclude. The applicant is the permanent resident of District Guna (M.P.), therefore, there is no possibility of his absconsion or tampering with the prosecution evidence. The applicant is ready to abide by all the terms and conditions imposed by this Court while granting bail. On these grounds, he prays for grant of bail to the applicant.

Per contra, learned Panel Lawyer for the respondent/State vehemently oppos