Authority: High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur
Order Date: 30/10/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Smt. Deepika, daughter of Bhanwar Lal Godara, 34‑year‑old Junior Engineer, Ajmer Vidhyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, presently confined in Jhunjhunu jail.
- Respondent: State of Rajasthan, represented by Public Prosecutor.
- Case Number: S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 17060/2026 (CNR: RJHC021040952026 | URN: CRLMB/31460U/2026).
- Nature of Proceeding: Bail application in a criminal miscellaneous case alleging corruption.
- Allegations: Accused, while holding the post of Junior Engineer, allegedly demanded Rs 15,000 for changing an electricity line. The amount was reportedly recovered from the drawer of her office. The charge is under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018.
- Prosecution’s Argument: The offence is serious; the amount was seized; a transcription of the demand letter is on record; bail should be denied.
- Defense’s Argument: No work pending for the complainant; the petitioner has been under protective custody since 05‑10‑2026; she is a woman; further investigation will take time; she has no prior criminal history.
- Court’s Observations: The petition‑record was examined; the seized amount of Rs 15,000 was confirmed; no further protective investigation appears necessary; the petitioner’s prior record is clean; time will be required for investigation and interrogation.
Final Outcome
- The bail petition filed by Smt. Deepika is accepted.
- She is ordered to furnish a personal bond of Rs 1,00,000 and two securities of Rs 50,000 each.
- The order is signed by Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Shubha Mehta.
Topics: Bail, Corruption, Judicial Order