Petitioner is accused of offence under section 161, P.P.C. And 5(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. He is alleged to have demanded and accepted illegal gratification of Rs.500 and misappropriated some cement bags.
2. It is argued that sanction for prosecution of the petitioner has not been obtained so far and will take some time. It is further submitted that person of petitioner is no longer required for further investigation because after his arrest on 22-4-1984 petitioner has since been sent to the judicial lock-up. The Police Officer present in Court does not dispute these facts. The sanction for prosecution of petitioner has not been obtained so far. Person of petitioner is no longer required for further investigation. Therefore, petitioner is allowed bail subject his furnishing security in the sum of Rs.10,000 (rupees ten thousand) with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of Assistant Commissioner/ Duty Magistrate, Leiah.