IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.38380 of 2009 DINESH KUMAR . Versus STATE OF BIHAR THRU C.B.I. . with Cr.Misc. No.42117 of 2009 SURESH KUMAR SINHA . Versus THE UNION OF INDIA THRU. CBI. . ----------- 2 21.12.2009 Petitioners in these two anticipatory bail applications are apprehending arrest in connection with Special Case No. 13 of 2003 arising out of case No. 24(A) of 2003 registered for offences under Sections 420,380,409,411 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 18 and 13(2) read with Section 13(`1) (c ) & (d ) of Prevention of Corruption Act. The First Information report was instituted as one Dr. Ranjit Singh was detected as a person who negotiated with the prospective candidates appearing in the examinations of PMT/PDT on demand of heavy amount from them. The question papers were leaked to the candidates The examination was privately conducted and on the basis of such answer-sheets they were declared successful candidates to get admission in Medical College in MBBS course. Counsel for the petitioners submits that they are not named in the F.I.R.. In the initial stage of investigation also they have not been identified as 2 either associates of Dr. Ranjit Singh or the parents or guardians of such candidates who appeared in the examinations with the help of Dr. Ranjit Singh. After five years of the institution of the case, their names have been roped during investigation. So far Dinesh Kumar petitioner in Cr. Misc. No. 38380 of 2009 is concerned, he is alleged to be the associate of Dr. Ranjit Singh who used to deal with the candidates and their guardians and collect money from them and arranged exposure of questions with answers to such candidates in the previous night of the examination. So far Suresh Kumar Sinha petitioner in Cr. Misc. No.42117 of 2009 is concerned, he is said to be the father of Seema Sinha who appeared in the examination, stayed in Hotel as per arrangement made by agent of Dr. Ranjit Singh she was provided with Photo copy of the questions papers along with answers and when the result declared, she was declared selected for admission in Moulna Azad Medical College, New Delhi. Counsel for the petitioners submits that investigation is already complete. Whatever evidence to be collected has already been collected. There is no apprehension that these petitioners either will abscond or tamper with the evidence, as such they 3 should be granted anticipatory bail. Considering these facts, prayer for anticipatory bail on behalf of above named petitioners is allowed. In the event of their arrest/surrender within four weeks from today in the court below, petitioners aforesaid shall be enlarged on anticipatory bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/-(ten thousand) each with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the trial Court i.e. Special Judge, CBI (South) Bihar, Patna. in Special Case No. 13 of 2003/RC No. 24(A)/2003, subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 438(2) Cr. P.C. In case the petitioners are noticed to appear by the Investigating agency in future they will cooperate and they will participate in the trial on regular basis. In case of their absence in the trial, their bail bonds should be cancelled. (Mridula Mishra,J.) A.Kumar