Bail under the Arms Act refused after the Court considered recovery allegations, witness support, and custody period.

Bail in an Arms Act case was declined after the Court assessed the allegations, the materials on record, and the rival submissions. The prosecution relied on recovery of prohibited arms and witness support for its version, while the petitioner pointed to custody since 22.05.2019. On that assessment, the Court held that the case did not justify release on bail at that stage, and bail was refused.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to bail in connection with the case under the Arms Act.

Analysis: The Court considered the nature of the allegations, the materials on record, and the competing submissions. It noted the allegation of recovery of prohibited arms, the petitioner's custody since 22.05.2019, and the opposing case that witnesses supported the prosecution version. On that assessment, the Court found that the case did not justify grant of bail at that stage.

Conclusion: Bail was refused.

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