Reeta Devi v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. Home Sectt. Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Criminal Misc. Anticipatory Bail Application U/S 482 BNSS No. 1810 of 2025, decided 25-11-2025 by Karunesh Singh Pawar, J.: interim anticipatory bail granted to applicant Reeta Devi (gram pradhan/Village Head) facing arrest in Case Crime No. 0153 of 2025, Sections 316(5) B.N.S, P.S. Maharua, District Ambedkar Nagar, for alleged MNREGA fund embezzlement — excess payment of Rs. 5,41,376/- for 1776 cubic meters of soil in pond excavation at village Madhavatalab, Block Katehari; co-accused Smt. Sarita Shukla and Shri Brahmadev Tripathi; recovery order dated 12.09.2025 stayed in Writ C Nos. 9858 and 10070 of 2025; reliance on Sushila Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi), (2020) 5 SCC 1; conditions include reporting to I.O. within twenty days and no travel abroad without permission; counter affidavit awaited; next listing 15.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Interim anticipatory bail granted till the next date of listing (15.01.2026): in the event of arrest, release upon a personal bond and two sureties of the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/I.O./S.H.O.; applicant to report to the investigating officer within twenty days, cooperate in the investigation, not influence witnesses, remain present when called for investigation/interrogation, and not leave India without previous permission of the Court; on default the investigating agency may seek vacation of the interim protection. Notice ordered to opposite party no. 2 (steps within a week); learned A.G.A. to file counter affidavit in the meantime; final decision deferred.