Bail can be granted when there are no prior criminal records and no probative evidence against the accused, along with consideration of their socio-economic status.

2. Heard the arguments.

3. Perused the grounds for grant of bail stated in the application, case diary and the relevant material on record.

4. Learned counsel for the applicant, in addition to the grounds mentioned in the application, submits that the applicant is falsely implicated in the alleged offence merely on the basis of statement of co-accused in police custody. No incriminating material, much less, the illegal liquor was seized from active and conscious possession of the applicant. He has not committed the alleged offence. The investigation is almost complete. Further custodial interrogation of the applicant is not needed in the matter. There is no likelihood of tampering with Signature Not Verified evidence by the applicant. Jail incarceration is causing hardship to the applicant and his dependent family. Co-accused Bunty @ Ravindra has been extended benefit of bail vide order dated 10.09.2025, passed in M.Cr.C.

No.40023/2025. Applicant is ready to cooperate in the further investigation. 5 . Per contra, learned counsel for the respondent/State opposes the bail application on the ground of gravity of alleged offence. However, after going through the case diary, no criminal antecedent is reported against the present applicant.

6. According to the material available on case diary, S.I Guddu Kushwaha of P.S. Machalpur intercepted a pickup vehicle bearing registration No. MP-39C-3229 on 9.8.2025 at Bus Stand, Machalpur to verify secret information. Ishwar and Rai Singh were found transporting country made liquor and beer total quantity 790 bulk liters without any valid permit. The vehicle and illicit liquor was seized from the joint possession of Ishwar and Rai Singh. Ishwar and Rai Singh informed that Beeram Singh has provided them illicit liquor. The P.S. Machalpur registered FIR for offence punishable under Section 34(2) of MP Excise Act against Ishwar, Raisingh and Beeram Singh. Beeram Singh was arrested on 11.8.2025. Beeram Singh informed that he procured the liquor from Bunti @ Ravindra, Manager of licencee liquor shop at Rajgarh. Ishwar Singh in another information dated 12.08.2025 informed that Sajan Singh(applicant) had introduced him to Beeram Singh and Beeram Singh provided him the liquor. Accordingly, applicant Sajan Singh was apprehended on 03.09.2025. Cash Rs.2,800/- was recovered at the instance of the present applicant. Ishwar further informed that he has sold the illicit liquor to Chandu @ Chandrapal. Chandu was arrested on 01.09.2025. Cash Rs.1,200/- was recovered at the instance of the Chandu. The investigation is almost over. The veracity of prosecution and involvement of Signature Not Verified applicant in the alleged offence will be determined after evidence in the trial.

7. As informed, the applicant is aged 34 years. He is an agriculturist by profession and has responsibility of dependent family members. Considering these aspects, there appears to be no possibility of fleeing from justice. In absence of any criminal antecedent and previous conviction for any major offence, considering the socio-economic status of the applicant, there appears to be no likelihood of tampering with evidence or influencing the witnesses by the applicant. There appears to be no compelling reason to continue incarceration of the applicant. Co-accused Bunty @ Ravindra has been extended benefit of bail vide order dated 10.09.2025, passed in M.Cr.C. No.40023/2025. However, the observations, herein-above, are recorded for present application only.

8. Considering the rival contentions and overall circumstances of the case, in the light of aforestated facts, but without commenting on the merits, this Court is inclined to release the applicant on bail. Thus, the application is allowed. 9. Accordingly, it is directed that applicant-Sajan Singh shall be released on bail in connection with Crime, as mentioned in first paragraph of this order, upon furnishing a personal