Case Facts:
Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.38491 of 2012 (2) dt.18-10-2012 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.38491 of 2012 ====================================================== 1. Mukesh Kumar Gupta S/O Bhagwati Prasad Resident Of Village- Chehariya, P.S- Durgawati, Distt- Kaimur At Bhabua.... Petitioner Versus 1. The State Of Bihar .... Opposite Party ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE GOPAL PRASAD ORAL ORDER 2 18-10-2012 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. This is a petition for grant of regular bail for offence under [STATUTE] . It is alleged that the work of Rs.2,45,108/- out of Rs.2,48,000/- has been done, but, the measurement book shows that there is irregularity. The petitioner is in jail since 21.08.2012. Hence, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner, above named, is directed to be released on provisional bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each in connection with Durgawati P.S. Case No. 44 of 2012 to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kaimur at Bhabua, subject to the condition that the petitioner will complete the work within six months from the date of his release and the bail bond shall be confirmed after six months on verification of work. SA/- (Gopal Prasad, J)

Applicable IPC Section: 420

Statute Text:
Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code. Cheating and there by dishonestly inducing delivery of property, or the making, alteration or destruction of a valuable security. Whoever cheats and thereby dishonestly induces the person deceived to deliver any property to any person, or to make, alter or destroy the whole or any part of a valuable security, or anything which is signed or sealed, and which is capable of being converted into a valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.