JUDGMENT :

1. In this criminal application, filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure challenge is to the order dated 15.01.2020 passed by the learned Special Judge, Akola, whereby the learned Special Judge rejected the application made by the applicant/accused for his discharge in Special ACB Case No.01/2013.

2. Background facts:-

The non-applicant No.2 is the informant. On his report lodged at Ramdaspeth Police Station Akola crime bearing No.3024/2007 under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 was registered against the accused. It is the case of prosecution that non-applicant No.2, at the relevant time was working as lecturer at Mundada Jr. College, Malegao, District Washim. The college management had passed resolution to introduce a subject “Computer Science” in the college on no grant basis. The proposal needed consent and approval of the Government. The proposal was required to be sent to the Government through proper channel. Initially, it was required to be put up before the office of District Vocational Education and Training Officer Grade-1 Akola. Through the office of District Vocational Education Officer the