IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.33261 of 2008 MD. TANWIRAL QUAMAR Versus STATE OF BIHAR THRU.VIGILANCE ----------- 2. 1.9.2008 Heard. The petitioner, B.D.O., was caught by a trap team of vigilance officer while he was accepting bribe of Rs.50,000/- allegedly for granting benefits of different kinds under different social welfare schemes. The contention is that the petitioner has already suffered on account of being put under suspension as also being in custody for over 3 ½ months. Further contention is that it is after all a trap case and petitioner shall have to undergo the trauma of trial. The last contention is that the petitioner was holding a gazetted office. The Court is not fascinated about the contention or the plight of the petitioner which he might have invited on account of having indulged in corrupt practice, specially because being in the rank of the officer no person is expected to misuse the powers of his office which he holds in the trust of the public. Considering the seriousness of the conduct of the petitioner, I am not inclined to direct release of the petitioner from custody. The petition is dismissed. sudip ( Dharnidhar Jha,J )