CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISH KUMAR ORAL ORDER

4 21-01-2026 Heard the parties.

2. The petitioners apprehend their arrest in connection with Barari P.S. Case No. 301 of 2024, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 316(2), 318(4) of the BNS.

3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioners, who were holding the post of President and Secretary, respectively of Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS), Uttari Bhandantal, had taken loan of Rs.18,64,656/- for purchase of 84.450 metric ton paddy, but they have deposited only Rs.8,90,000/- and the rest of the remaining amount to the tune of Rs.9,74,656/- has been misappropriated.

4.Learned Advocate for the petitioners submitted that for recovery of the due amount, a certificate case has already been instituted by the Katihar District Central Cooperative Bank Limited, Katihar, which is pending consideration. Moreover, the petitioners have always been ready to pay the rest of the amount but on account of financial crunch they are unable to deposit in one lumpsum. The petitioners are men of fair antecedent. Learned Advocate for the petitioners, on instruction, submits that the petitioners will deposit the rest of the amount