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Mukesh Kumar Patel v. State Of Chhattisgarh
Factual and Procedural Background
The applicant, Mukesh Kumar Patel, was arrested in connection with Crime No. 540/2015 registered at Police Station Ambikapur, District Surguja, for offences under Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution case states that on 27/09/2015, the applicant was found in possession of one pistol and two live cartridges. The applicant was detained since that date and a charge sheet has been filed. This opinion concerns the applicant’s first bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Legal Issues Presented
- Whether the applicant, arrested for possession of arms and ammunition in violation of the Arms Act, is entitled to regular bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C.?
Arguments of the Parties
Applicant's Arguments
- The applicant has not committed any offence and has been falsely implicated.
- A charge sheet has already been filed.
- The applicant has been in custody since 27/09/2015 and seeks release on bail.
State's Arguments
- The State opposed the grant of bail to the applicant.
Table of Precedents Cited
No precedents were cited in the provided opinion.
Court's Reasoning and Analysis
The Court considered the facts and circumstances of the case, including the nature and gravity of the offence, the role of the applicant, and his pretrial detention. Upon review of the case diary and hearing the parties, the Court found that the case was appropriate for granting regular bail. The reasoning reflects a balancing of the seriousness of the offence with the applicant’s detention period and other case particulars, leading to the conclusion that bail would be justified.
Holding and Implications
The bail application filed under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. is allowed.
The applicant is directed to be released on bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial court, ensuring his appearance as required. This decision directly affects the parties by granting the applicant liberty pending trial but does not establish any new legal precedent.
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NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
M. Cr. C. No. 1311 OF 2016
Mukesh Kumar Patel son of late Ramjeetan Patel aged about 30 years caste Kurmi Occupation Agriculturist and Labour R/o Mohanpur P.S. Darima Tahsil Ambikapur District Surguja
(C.G.)
---Applicant Versus
State of Chhattisgarh, Through the Station House Officer Police Station Ambikapur District Surguja (C.G.)
---Non-applicant
For Applicant : Mr. Praveen Dhurandhar, Advocate For Non-applicant : Mr. Aditya Sharma, P.L.
Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal Order on Board
15/03/2016
1. This is the first bail application filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for grant of regular bail to the applicant who has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 540/2015, registered at Police Station Ambikapur, District Surguja (C.G.), for the offence punishable under Sections 25 & 27 of the Arms Act.
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2. Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that, on 27/09/2015 applicant was found in possession of one pistol and two live cartridges and other arms and thereby committed aforesaid offence.
3. Learned counsel for the applicant would submit that applicant has not committed any offence and has been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that charge sheet has been filed and applicant is in jail since 27/09/2015, therefore, he may be released on bail.
4. On the other hand, learned counsel for the State would oppose the bail application.
5. I have heard learned counsel appearing for the parties and perused the case diary.
6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case; further taking into consideration the nature and gravity of offence; role of the applicant and pretrial detention of the applicant, this Court is of the opinion that present is the fit case, in which, the applicant should be enlarged on regular bail.
7. Accordingly, the bail application filed under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. is allowed.
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8. It is directed that applicant shall be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court, for his appearance as and when directed.
9. Certified copy as per rules. Sd/-
(Sanjay K. Agrawal) Judge
Tiwari
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