(1.) The applicant, by way of this application filed under Sec. 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeks regular bail in connection with the FIR being C.R. No. 7 OF 2022 registered with ACB Police Station, Gandhinagar, for the offences punishable under Ss. 7 , 12 , 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
(2.) It is the submission of learned counsel for the applicant that he is suffering confinement since 6/5/2022. He further submitted that the applicant has not alleged to have played any vital role in the alleged offence. Hence, further detention of the applicant is unwarranted.
(3.) Learned APP has opposed the bail application contending that, considering the conduct of the applicant and nature of accusation, the discretion may not be exercised in favour of the applicant.