P&H: Denies Anticipatory Bail In Alleged Diversion Of Agrochemical Consignment

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⚖️ Order Date: 13 Oct 2026
Headnotes

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 482 — Anticipatory bail — Allegations prima facie relate to dishonest diversion of goods meant for another dealer and use of forged receipt to conceal same — Diverted goods are yet to be recovered and role of the other...

 

Exercise of extra-ordinary powers u/S. 482 -- Alleged dishonest diversion of consignment meant for another dealer and use of forged acknowledgement receipt — Powers u/S. 482 are to be exercised sparingly in exceptional circumstances, and no such exceptional circumstances warranting grant of anticipatory bail existed in...

 


Facts of the Case

P&H: Denies Anticipatory Bail In Alleged Diversion Of Agrochemical Consignment

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused anticipatory bail to Rohit Jain, an authorised dealer accused of diverting an agrochemical consignment worth Rs. 37.43 lakh that was meant for another dealer. Justice Manisha Batra dismissed his petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

The FIR alleges that 10,200 litres of the product Nagastra, invoiced for Makkar Pesticides and Fertilizers, were instead unloaded at Jain’s godown in Gidderbaha. The complaint further alleges that some of the goods were shifted into another vehicle and that a forged acknowledgement receipt was prepared in the name of the intended...

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