IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.34855 of 2009 ASHOK SHARMA Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 02/ 26.10.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State. Petitioner is an accused in Guthani P.S. Case No. 19 of 2009 for offences punishable under Sections 25(1-B), A/26/35/(a) (b) (c) (e) of the Arms Act Substance of allegation as against the petitioner set out in the F.I.R. is of recovery of incriminating articles said to be kept for purposes of manufacture of fire arms. The seizure list also shows recovery of two country made pistols. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the entire story is manufactured and even the seizure list is not worth reliance as the witnesses are not local villagers. It is also submitted that the petitioner is a black smith and all the so-called incriminating articles form a part of his trade. It is further submitted that for no offence the petitioner is in custody since 5.4.2009. Considering the facts and circumstances, let petitioner Ashok Sharma be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned C.J.M., Siwan in connection with Guthani P.S. Case No. 19 of 2009. S.Sb/- (Jyoti Saran, J.) - 2 -