Petitioner Sagar Kumar (also known as Sagar Mahto) sought anticipatory bail in connection with Sadar P.S. Case No. 450 of 2025, alleging false implication and asserting that he acted as power‑of‑attorney holder in a land sale of HUDCO property to the informant. The informant, Ms. Sonali Bhattacharya, claimed the petitioner obtained the power of attorney from Shailendra Kumar Rai, sold the HUDCO land, and received Rs 1,32,48,000, subsequently filing a suit for cancellation of the sale deed, alleging intent to cheat. The State opposed the bail, citing serious cheating allegations and the petitioner’s prior criminal antecedents. The court, after considering the submissions, noted the petitioner’s three criminal antecedents (two acquitted, one noted in case diary) and the alleged intent to cheat, and consequently rejected the anticipatory bail petition on 11‑08‑2026. This content may not be financially relevant.