JUDGMENT :

Virender Singh, J.

Applicant-Narender Singh Rawat has filed the present application, under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (hereinafter referred to as ‘BNSS’) seeking, his release on bail, during the pendency of trial, in case RC No. 00962025A0001, dated 2^nd January, 2025, registered with Police Station CBI, ACBShimla, under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (hereinafter referred to as ‘PC Act’).

2. According to the applicant, he is innocent and has not committed any act, contrary to law. As per the applicant, he has falsely been implicated, in this case.

3. It is the case of the applicant that the case against him is based upon false and twisted facts.

4. As per the case of the applicant, there is no evidence of any demand or giving of illegal gratification and the alleged trap proceedings are a farce, based upon false and fabricated documents.

5. According to the applicant, the investigation, in the present case is complete and nothing remains to be recovered from him or at his instance, as such, no useful purpose would be served by keeping him in judicial custody.

6. Apart from this, learned counsel appearing for the applicant, has given cer