Rajeev Ranjan Prasad, J. – Heard Mr. P.N. Shahi, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. Shekhar Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Rana Vikram Singh, learned counsel for the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU), Bihar and Mr. Prabhu Narayan Sharma, learned AC to AG for the State.

2. The present writ application has been filed for the following reliefs: –

“i. For quashing the F.I.R. of Special Vigilance Unit, Patna Case No.17 of 2022 dated 07.12.2022 (Special Case No.80 of 2022 pending in the court of learned Special Judge, Vigilance, Patna) under sections 13(1)(b) read with 13(2) read with Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Sections 120(B) and 168 of the Indian Penal Code in the facts and circumstances of the case.

ii. For quashing and setting aside the investigation being done by the respondent authorities in relation to the aforesaid F.I.R. of Special Vigilance Unit, Patna Case No.17 of 2022 dated 07.12.2022 (Special Case No.80 of 2022) which is illegal, erroneous and malafidely instituted.

iii. For any other relief/reliefs for which the petitioner is entitled.”

Brief facts of the case

3. Petitioner in this case is an Officer of the Indian Police Service 1998