(1.) This application is filed under Sec. 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
(2.) The petitioner is the 1st accused in V.C 05/2022/IDK of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Idukki, registered alleging offences punishable under Ss. 7(a) and 7(b) of Prevention of Corruption Act 1988.
(3.) The prosecution allegation is that, the petitioner, a public servant, demanded and accepted bribe from the defacto complainant.