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Dated this the 22nd day of February, 2023 This is an application for regular bail moved by the sole accused in crime No.15/2023 of Badiadka Excise Range, Kasargod.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Public Prosecutor.

3. I have perused the report of the Investigating Officer placed by the learned Public Prosecutor.

4. The prosecution allegation is that at 3 pm on

01.02.2023 the accused was found in possession of 4.14 litre of Karnataka Indian Made Foreign Liquor for the purpose of sale,against the prohibitions contained in the Kerala Abkari Act. The contraband was taken into custody and the petitioner was arrested from the spot. On the above premise, crime was registered alleging commission of offences punishable under Section 58 of the Kerala Abkari Act.

5. The learned counsel for the petitioner pointed out the custody of the petitioner for the last 22 days and the progress of investigation while pressing for regular bail. He also pointed out that the quantity of the contraband is 4.14 litre of Karnataka Indian Made Foreign Liquor.

6. While opposing bail, the learned Public Prosecutor pointed out that the petitioner is having involvement in o