Patna High Court
Satyanarayan YadavversusThe State of Bihar through the Vigilance
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner, subject to bond and surety conditions.
Summary
Satyanarayan Yadav was arrested in connection with a vigilance case alleging defalcation of Rs. 1.5 lakh of government funds and wrongful land acquisition compensation. He faced charges under several IPC sections (467, 468, 471, 409, 419, 420, 120‑B, 447(A)) and sections 13(1), 13(2), (c), (d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The petitioner had been in custody since 13 October 2025 and applied for bail. The court considered the seriousness of the allegations and the length of his detention, and decided to grant bail. He was released on a bail bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties, subject to appearing in court as directed, with non‑compliance leading to cancellation of bail.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted in a case involving multiple serious offences under the IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act, considering the nature of the allegations and the period of custody.
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 120-B, 409, 419, 420, 447(A), 467, 468, 471
- Prevention of Corruption Act — s. 13(1), 13(2), 13(c), 13(d)
Subjects
- bail
- vigilance case
- corruption
- IPC
- Prevention of Corruption Act
- defalcation
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.3479 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-9 Year-1996 Thana- VIGILANCE District- Patna
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Satyanarayan Yadav S/o Late Prayag Yadav R/o Village - Ketaribank, P.S -
Khaira, District - Jamui
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar through the Vigilance Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Rana Hason
Mr. Homa Yunus
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Arvind Kumar,Law officer, Vigilance
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 25-03-2026 Heard the parties.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Special Vigilance Case No. 1010 of 1996 arising out of
Vigilance P.S. Case No. 9 of 1996 registered for the offence
under Sections 467, 468, 471, 409, 419, 420, 120-B, 447(A) of
the Indian Penal Code and under section 13(2), 13(1), (c)(d) of
the Prevention of Corruption Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, the allegation
against the petitioner is that he has defalcated government fund
of Rs. 1.5 lakhs as he is said to have taken compensation for
acquisition of land wrongfully.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 13.10.2025.
5. Considering the nature of allegation levelled
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against the petitioner and also considering the period of custody
of the petitioner, this application is allowed.
6. Let the petitioner, above named, be released on
bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand)
with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of
the learned concerned Court below, where the case is pending,
in connection with Special vigilance Case No. 1010 of 1996
arising out of Vigilance Case No. 9 of 1996.
7. After being released on bail, the petitioner is
directed to cooperate in the trial by appearing personally till the
framing of charge, if the charge has not already been framed and
after framing of charge he is directed to cooperate in the trial
either by appearing personally or through his lawyer. Non-
compliance of the condition will result in cancellation of the bail
bonds of the petitioner.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-
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