IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.41178 of 2009 BHAGWAN DAS Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 02/ 27-11-2009 Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State. The petitioner is an accused in Jehanabad P.S. Case No. 147 of 2008 for offences punishable under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code. The substance of allegation as set out in the F.I.R. against this petitioner is of embezzlement of Government money to the extent of Rs. 1, 52,780/-. It is alleged that the petitioner has not accounted for this money and has misappropriated the same. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner appears and denies the allegation and submits that there is no truth in the allegation inasmuch as the utility vouchers have been appended at Annexure-2 series and which is sufficient to explain the expenditure made by the petitioner. He further submits that the excess amount was deposited in the treasury by this petitioner. Learned counsel further submits that the entire allegation is based on accounting. Having regard to the facts and circumstances set forth, let petitioner Bhagwan Das be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) with two - 2 - sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jehanabad in connection with Jehanabad P.S. Case No. 147 of 2008. S.Sb/- (Jyoti Saran, J.)