ORDER :

1. Instant revision petition has been filed by the petitioner against the order dated 26.09.2024 passed by learned Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) Cases, Sriganganagar whereby, the trial court framed charges against the petitioner for offences under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and 384 IPC.

2. Brief facts of the case are that one FIR was lodged on the basis of complainant submitted by complainant before P.S. ACB Hanumangarh stating therein that he is a contractor and bill of Rs. 6 lacs was pending with the department and the petitioner is asking illegal gratification for clearing his bills. After verification of the complaint, a trap was arranged and a sumo of Rs. 5,500/- was recovered from the pocket of petitioner.

3. After investigation, the police submitted chargesheet against the petitioner under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act. Thereafter, arguments upon charge were heard and by way of impugned order dated 23.09.2024, charges were framed by the trial court. Hence, this revision petition.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there was no demand of bribe by the petitioner as the alleged bills were already paid on 08.03.20