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...