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2021 (6) TMI 261 - GUJARAT HIGH COURTGrant of Anticipatory Bail - demand of illegal gratification - offence punishable under Sections 12, 7(a) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 - HELD THAT:- From the complaint, it appears that present applicant was referred as Shri Verma, officer. From the statements of the prosecution witnesses recorded by the investigation officer, during the course of investigation, it appears that present applicant was not Shri Verma but he was Shri Arora and his correct name is shown in column no.7 of the complainant. However, in the description of the complaint, he was referred as Shri Verma, Officer. Amount of GST if applicable would be deposited through bank only and no amount in cash would require to be demanded or to be paid. If we refer the panchnama drawn during the course of investigation, it also supports the case of the prosecution that presence of the present applicant was also found as well as participation in the offence. Present applicant has been charged with the offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 and the investigation is at a very crucial stage. No exceptional or special circumstances have been pointed out by the learned applicant for the applicant for the purpose of grant of anticipatory bail - The presumption of innocence cannot be sole consideration of the grant of bail as requested. Application rejected.
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