Bail in alleged school recruitment corruption case refused due to active role allegations and ongoing investigation.

Allegations of corruption in School Service Commission Group-D appointments were supported by candidate statements indicating payment of money on assurances of employment, and the materials suggested the petitioner's active role in the scam. With further investigation still in progress, the HC found that the seriousness of the alleged corruption in public employment did not justify release on bail at that stage, and bail was refused.

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Issues: Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner in a case concerning alleged corruption in appointments of Group-D staff through the School Service Commission.

Analysis: The materials on record, including statements of aspiring candidates, indicated that money had been paid to the petitioner on the assurance of employment. The allegations disclosed the petitioner's active role in the scam and the proceedings involved serious acts of corruption in public employment. As further investigation was still in progress, the circumstances did not justify release on bail at that stage.

Conclusion: Bail was refused.

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