Authority: High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur
Order Date: 07/07/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Narendra Singh (Technician‑First, Office of Assistant Engineer A‑Second, Dholpur; presently attached to Executive Engineer (O&M) Jaipur Discom, Dholpur) and Rajesh Kumar Verma (then Superintending Engineer (O&M), Jaipur Discom, Dholpur). Both are presently confined in Central Jail, Bharatpur.
- Respondent: State of Rajasthan, represented by the Public Prosecutor.
- FIR No.25/2026 registered at Police Station C.P.S., Jaipur, ACB District, alleging offences under Sections 7 & 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 61(2) of the BNS.
- Investigation recovered Rs 1,20,000 cash and Rs 55,000 in counterfeit currency from Narendra Singh; charge‑sheet filed; petitioners have been in custody since 28‑01‑2026.
- Sanction to prosecute Rajesh Kumar Verma was issued on 04‑07‑2026 by the competent authority; the Chairman‑cum‑Managing Director of JVVNL was excused from appearing due to a pre‑tender stakeholder summit, with Secretary Mahesh Chand Sharma appearing in person.
Final Outcome
- Both bail applications under Section 483 BNSS are allowed.
- Each petitioner must furnish a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and two surety bonds of Rs 25,000 each, to the satisfaction of the trial court, and must appear on all hearing dates as directed.
Topics: Legal Bail, Corruption Case, Power Sector