ORDER

1. The correctness of the impugned order passed by the High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore (hereinafter called as the "High Court" in short), wherein it has declined to quash the proceedings for taking cognizance of the offence under Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code ("Indian Penal Code" for short) read with Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 ("P.C. Act" for short) in Criminal Petition No. 2216/2009, is under challenge before this Court, urging certain legal grounds with a prayer to quash the proceedings initiated against the Appellant. On the last date of hearing i.e. on 18th February, 2015 we have heard Learned Counsel for the parties extensively. However, some clarifications were sought for from the learned senior counsel Mr. Amarendra Sharan after dictating the Order on 18th February, 2015, hence, this matter is listed again today for further hearing/clarification from the Appellant's counsel.

2. Heard Mr. Amarendra Sharan, learned senior counsel appearing for the Appellant.

3. Learned senior counsel has invited our attention to Sub-section (2) of Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code and Section 13(1)(d) read with Secti