IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.14453 of 2008 BRAJ KISHORE PRASAD SINHA @ BRAJ KISHORE PRASAD SINGH Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 5. 23.9.2008 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. The petitioner is apprehending his arrest in connection with Pirpainty P.S. Case No.146/2007/G.R.No.2053/2007 for the alleged offences registered under sections 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code. The allegation against the petitioner in a nutshell is to the effect that while he was working as the Deputy Manager in the State Food Corporation and was Incharge of Pirpainty and Shermari Godowns of the Corporation, inventory of stock was prepared for the period 14.7.2007 to 2.8.2007 and on verification shortage of foodgrains was detected. It is submitted on behalf of the petitioner that while the petitioner was Incharge of those two godown, he had received 23 trucks of foodgrains and they were accounted for and there was no shortage. It appears that this Court by order dated 15.5.2008 after hearing the petitioner, directed the petitioner to contact the Investigating Officer of the case and produce all relevant documents for consideration. It has been submitted on behalf of the petitioner that the petitioner could not contact the Investigating Officer as he was 2 unwell. The learned APP on perusal of the case diary submits that the shortage alleged against the petitioner requires further verification of the records. Considering the above, it is directed that let no coercive action be taken against the petitioner within six weeks from today in connection with Pirpainty P.S. Case No.146 of 2007. In the meantime, the petitioner, if so advised, would surrender in the court below and make an application for bail, which would be considered on its on merits without being prejudiced by the present order. The application is rejected with the above observations/directions. PNM (Shailesh Kumar Sinha, J.)