CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH ORAL ORDER

4 02-02-2026 Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and learned APP appearing for the State.

2. The petitioner apprehends his arrest in a case registered for the offence punishable under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. , Sections 4 and 21 of the M.M.D.R. Act and Section 56(ii) of the Bihar Minerals (Concession, prevention of illegal mining, transportation and storage) Rule.

3. The prosecution case, in brief, is that this petitioner, who happens to be owner of the seized tractor bearing Chassis No. EZ1SG454834SM and Engine No. 3100FL83G746910F3, along with other accused persons, is involved in illegal excavation, storage and transportation of sand.

4. It is submitted by learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner that petitioner is quite innocent and has committed no offence. However, at this stage, without admitting his guilt, petitioner undertakes to deposit the revenue loss caused amounting to Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees five thousand).

Petitioner claims clean antecedents.

5. Learned A.P.P. for the State has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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