IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.47069 of 2008 OM PRAKASH PRASAD Versus STATE OF BIHAR THRU.VIGILANCE ----------- 2/ 12-Feb-09 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel appearing for the vigilance. Investigation in this case has already been concluded and charge-sheet has also been submitted. F.I.R. was instituted against the Engineers and the Contractors, alleging defalcation of government money in respect of the government project relating to construction of road. Irregularities as per the F.I.R. were that the quality of the work was not satisfactory, wrong estimate was submitted for the sanction of money and royalty was not deducted from contractors bills. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that other accused, Binod Kumar against whom also similar allegations have been made in F.I.R., has been granted anticipatory bail in Cr.Misc. No.47890 of 2008 by order dated 11.12.2008. Further it is submitted that the departmental inquiry, relating to similar charge 2 has concluded, exonerating the petitioner of all charges. Considering these facts, prayer for grant of anticipatory bail is allowed. In the event of arrest or surrender within four weeks from today, the petitioner, OM PRAKASH PRASAD is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each in connection with Special Case No.9 of 2001 to the satisfaction of Special Judge, Vigilance, Patna, subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 438 (2) of the Cr.P.C. (Mridula Mishra, J.) chauhan