Neutral Citation No. ( 2026:JHHC:15798 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 4623 of 2026 Munidev Singh ... Petitioner Vs. The State of Jharkhand through ACB .... Opposite Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Abhay Kr. Chaturvedy, Advocate For the State : Spl.P.P. --- 02/29.05.2026 Heard the learned counsel appearing for the respective parties. The petitioner is an accused in connection with Anti-Corruption Bureau P.S. Case No. 03/2026. It has been alleged that the petitioner had demanded an illegal gratification of Rs.10,000/- from the complainant for issuance of on-line land receipt. On a complaint made, the allegations were found to be true and consequently, a trap was laid and the petitioner was caught red- handed accepting the tainted money of Rs.7,000/-. It has been submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is in custody since 13.02.2026. Learned counsel adds that the petitioner does not have any criminal antecedent. Learned Spl.P.P. has opposed the prayer for bail of the petitioner. Regard being had to the period of custody undergone by the petitioner, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Special Judge (ACB), Palamau at Daltonganj in connection with Anti-Corruption Bureau P.S. Case No. 03/2026. (RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY, J.) 29.05.2026 SB Uploaded on 01.06.2026