(1.) Heard learned Advocate Mr. Maulik Nanavati for the applicant and learned Additional Public Prosecutor Mr. L.B. Dabhi on behalf of the respondent-State.
(2.) Rule. Learned APP Mr. Dabhi waives service of rule on behalf of the respondent-State.
(3.) By way of this application under Sec. 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the applicant prays for being released on anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. I-02 of 2022 registered with Chhota Udepur ACB Police Station, Dist. Chhota Udepur on 16/6/2022 for offences punishable under Ss. 7(A) , 12 , 13(1)(a) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act .