Prima facie evidence defeats bail where impersonation, bribery conspiracy, and CCTV-supported presence are shown.

Bail was refused in a case alleging impersonation of a public servant, conspiracy to demand illegal gratification, and participation in a trap incident. The court relied on prima facie material in the charge-sheet and supplementary charge-sheet, including CCTV footage, identification by the complainant and other witnesses, and voice comparison evidence, which indicated that the applicant posed as the Commissioner of CGST under the name of Mishraji and was present at the meeting place. The court also noted conduct suggesting evasion of investigation and non-bailable process. On that material, it found no basis to enlarge the applicant on bail.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to bail in a case alleging impersonation of a public servant, conspiracy to demand illegal gratification, and involvement in a trap case supported by CCTV, voice identification, and witness statements.

Analysis: The charge-sheet and supplementary charge-sheet were filed, and the material on record indicated that the applicant posed as the Commissioner of CGST under the name of Mishraji and participated in the demand for bribe along with co-accused persons. The applicant's presence at the meeting place was supported by CCTV footage, identification by the complainant and other witnesses, and voice comparison material. The conduct attributed to him also showed attempts to evade investigation and non-bailable process. In view of the prima facie material, the Court found no basis to enlarge the applicant on bail.

Conclusion: Bail was refused and the applicant was not entitled to be released on bail.

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