ORDER

This is the second bail application filed by applicant under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail relating to FIR /Crime No. RC 0082022A0019 of 2022, registered at Police Station-CBI Camp, Bhopal, District Bhopal (M.P.) for the offence punishable under Sections 120(B), 468, 467, 420, 409, 471, 477(A) of IPC and Sections 7, 13(2), 13(1)(A) of Prevention of Corruption Act.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the applicant submitted that applicant is in jail for last more than one year. Investigation is completed and charge-sheet has been filed. Entire defalcated amount has also been deposited in the bank. Trial Court is proceeding with the trial. Applicant cannot be kept in jail indefinitely during the entire trial period. In these circumstances, applicant may be enlarged on bail.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent/CBI opposed the bail application. It is submitted that earlier application filed by applicant was dismissed on merits. There is no change in circumstances. Applicant is one of the main accused and he has defalcated the government money by various means. Offences alleged against the applicant are serious in nature. In these circumstances, applic