JUDGMENT :

AVNEESH JHINGAN, J.

1. The matter is taken up for hearing through video conference due to COVID-19 situation.

2. This is a petition seeking regular bail in FIR No. 15, dated 21st May, 2021, under Sections 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended by Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 and Section 120-B IPC registered at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, Patiala.

3. The FIR was a result of a complaint received that in the supply of milled paddy to the FCI, bribes were being demanded for passing the vehicle. It alleged that Naresh Kumar, Manager Quality Control demanded a bribe of Rs. 25,000/- per stack of rice. A trap was laid down, currency after applying the chemical was used. The money was handed over to Om Parkash who was caught red handed. The amount was recovered from Paramjit Sharma.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner had no role. Only his presence is shown when money was demanded. The contention is that no recovery is to be made. He was not present at the time when the other co-accused were apprehended.

5. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Balwinder Singh, submits that she is not in a position to dis