Raid proceedings

Crime report clearly reflected that the accused was active member of a proscribed religious organization and as such in pursuance of information after constituting raiding party, the premises of accused were raided

During course of proceedings of the raiding party, the accused led to recovery of not only four grenades but also four detonators which was spelled out from the record especially when the Bomb Disposal Officer came there for defusing the said ammunition which was recovered and was found explosive in nature

Detail mentioned by the Bomb Disposal Unit reflected the genuineness of the raid and recovery effected from the premises owned by the accused

Conviction and sentence awarded to accused was maintained

Jail petition was dismissed.

Plea that no person from the public witnesses was joined at the time of alleged recovery of spurious drugs from the shop

Validity

Police personnel were as good witnesses as persons from the public unless mala fide was established against them

Persons from public were normally reluctant to offer themselves as witnesses in order to avoid animosity

Bail was refused to accused accordingly.