Manoj Kumar Singh v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.2792 of 2020 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-422 Year-2019 Thana- DUMRA District- Sitamarhi ====================================================== Manoj Kumar Singh Son of Late Krishnadeo Prasad Singh Resident of Kailashpuri, Ward No. 11, P.S.- Dumara, District - Sitamarhi. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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The State of Bihar 2.

North Bihar Power Distribution Co. Ltd. through the Junior Engineer, Electric Supply Sub Division, Sitamarhi-3 ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Vaidehi Raman Prasad Singh For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr.Ashok Kumar Dr. Anand Kumar ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH ORAL ORDER 2.

27-02-2020 Heard learned counsel for the parties.

The petitioner apprehends his arrest in Dumra P.S. Case No. 422 of 2019 registered for the offence under Section 135 of the Electricity Act.

In view of direct and specific allegation against the petitioner of committing theft of electricity after disconnection of line, I am not inclined to extend the privilege of bail. The prayer for anticipatory bail stands rejected. (Prabhat Kumar Singh, J.) anay U T