IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.44113 of 2008 DEVI LAL RAVIDAS Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 4 21.04.2009 Heard counsel for the petitioner and counsel for the State. The petitioner is a Fair Price shop dealer. He is apprehending his arrest in connection with a case registered for the offence under Sections 420, 406 of the Indian Penal Code and 7 of Essential Commodities Act. It is submitted on his behalf that he misappropriated the grain and kerosene oil allotted for distribution to the constituent of his shop, is incorrect in view of the evidence of the constituents recorded in the Case Diary. Let the petitioner surrender before the Court below and apply for regular bail in the light of the statement of the constituent recorded in the Case Diary which should be considered in accordance with law without being prejudiced by the fact that this Court has not chosen to admit the petitioner to privilege of bail in the event of arrest. Bibhash (V.N.Sinha, J.)