IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr. Misc. No.12562 of 2009 SALIGRAM JHA, son of Phooleshwar Jha, Resident of village- Bhabtia, P.S. Saur Bazar, District- Saharsa. Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2/ 18.05.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State. Petitioner is an accused in a case instituted under sections 467, 471 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. Allegation is that the petitioner has signed and misappropriated a sum of rupees ninety two thousand which was granted by the Sahara India to different loanees. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the loan application does not bear the signature of the petitioner. It is further submitted that signature on the loan application has not been verified or sent for expert opinion to determine whether the signature belongs to the petitioner or to the informant. These aspects may be considered during the trial of the case. Considering the fact that the petitioner has remained in custody since 4.2.2009, he (Saligram Jha) 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 to the satisfaction of the CJM, Kishanganj, in connection with Kishanganj P.S. case no. 158 of 2007 subject to the conditions (a) that one of the bailors should be close relative of the petitioner, (b) that the petitioner would co-operate with the trial court during the pendency of the trial and appear as and when required by the court and (c) that if he fails to do so, coercive steps shall be taken against him. JA/- (Sheema Ali Khan, J.)