IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.20697 of 2009 NAGENDRA PRASAD Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 03 29.07.2009 Heard both sides. Petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under Sections 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003. As per allegation in the F.I.R. the petitioner was found running a flour mill-cum-shop by hooking toka with P.V.C. wire connected with 5 H.P. Motor, causing loss to the Bihar State Electricity Board. It is contended that the petitioner is in custody since 25.3.2009 and the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs. 20,000/- in the office of the informant or with the Civil Court itself which the informant shall be at liberty to withdraw. It is contended that such deposit shall be made by the petitioner without prejudice to his right, claim or defence. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the above named petitioner 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 2 satisfaction of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gaya, in connection with Chandauti P.S. Case No. 56 of 2009, subject to the condition that petitioner shall produce receipt showing deposit of Rs.20,000/- as indicated above along with bail bonds. P.K. (K.K. Mandal, J.)