1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY, BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.4173 OF 2010 Gangadhar Balaji Borhade .. Applicant Versus The State of Maharashtra .. Respondent Mr.S.T.Shelke, Advocate for applicant Mr.N.H.Borade, A.P.P. for respondent-State CORAM : P.V. HARDAS, J. DATE : 26th October, 2010 PER COURT 1. The applicant, who is an accused of having committed offence punishable under Section 20 (b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in Crime No.54/10 registered by the Sangamner Taluka Police Station, District Ahmednagar seeks his release on bail. 2. The allegation against the applicant is that he had grown 14 cannabis plants weighting 14 kg and 870 gms Ganja came to be seized in his agricultural field. Plants which are seized are 9 in number and are valued at Rs.59,840/-. 3. The quantity of Ganja with which the applicant is said to be in possession is more than a small quantity but less than the commercial quantity, which is 20 kgs. The applicant was found in possession of 2 14.876 gms. In the light of the fact that the offence with which the applicant is charged is punishable with a sentence, which may extend to ten years and with fine which may extend to Rs.1 lac. 4. In the light of the fact that quantity less than the commercial quantity was found in possession of the applicant, I am inclined to allow this application and accordingly, this application is allowed. Applicant is directed to be released on bail on his executing a P.R. bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Special Judge. The applicant shall attend the Sangamner Taluka Police Station twice a week on each Sunday and Thursday between 12.00 to 2.00 p.m. till filing of the charge-sheet. The applicant shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence nor shall he influence the prosecution witnesses. Application allowed accordingly. ( P.V. HARDAS, J.) (vvr/4173.10criappln)