CRM-M-65526- 109 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Paramjeet Kaur State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. M.S.Khattra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. K.D.Sachdeva, DAG Punjab. Mr. Gaurav Vir Singh Behl, Advocate for the complainant. Rajesh Bhardwaj, 1. Present bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No. 318(4), 335, 340, 61(2), 111 of BNS and 66(D) of IT Act, 2000 Police Station Cyber Crime, District Malerkotla. 2. Brief facts of the case are that t registered on the statement of the complainant, Simra prosecution case Instagram on 28.01.2025, in which, there is foreign number mentioned as +18046601004 and Indian number mentioned as 8556911602. It has been further alleged that the disclosed his name as Mandeep Singh Grewal and he is residing in Canada and doing the work of permit visa. It has been further alleged that the said person disclosed the entire process and deal of work Rs.26 lacs for one person. It has been further alleged that he alongwith his relative -2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : VERSUS CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BHARDWAJ Mr. M.S.Khattra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. K.D.Sachdeva, DAG Punjab. Mr. Gaurav Vir Singh Behl, Advocate for the complainant. -.- Rajesh Bhardwaj, J. (ORAL) Present first petition has been filed praying for the grant of regular the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.11 318(4), 335, 340, 61(2), 111 of BNS and 66(D) of IT Act, 2000 Cyber Crime, District Malerkotla. Brief facts of the case are that t registered on the statement of the complainant, Simra prosecution case, the complainant has seen the post of Moon Immigration on Instagram on 28.01.2025, in which, there is foreign number mentioned as +18046601004 and Indian number mentioned as 8556911602. It has been further complainant called on aforesaid foreign number and the pers disclosed his name as Mandeep Singh Grewal and he is residing in Canada and doing the work of permit visa. It has been further alleged that the said person disclosed the entire process and deal of work-permit visa of Canada was settled for s for one person. It has been further alleged that he alongwith his relative -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-65526-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision : 06.05.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent RAJESH BHARDWAJ Mr. M.S.Khattra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gaurav Vir Singh Behl, Advocate for the complainant. petition has been filed praying for the grant of regular 11, dated 20.05.2025, under Section 318(4), 335, 340, 61(2), 111 of BNS and 66(D) of IT Act, 2000, registered at Cyber Crime, District Malerkotla. Brief facts of the case are that the FIR in the present case was registered on the statement of the complainant, Simranpreet Singh. As per the the post of Moon Immigration on Instagram on 28.01.2025, in which, there is foreign number mentioned as +18046601004 and Indian number mentioned as 8556911602. It has been further complainant called on aforesaid foreign number and the person had disclosed his name as Mandeep Singh Grewal and he is residing in Canada and doing the work of permit visa. It has been further alleged that the said person permit visa of Canada was settled for s for one person. It has been further alleged that he alongwith his relative petition has been filed praying for the grant of regular , under Section , registered at he FIR in the present case was preet Singh. As per the the post of Moon Immigration on Instagram on 28.01.2025, in which, there is foreign number mentioned as +18046601004 and Indian number mentioned as 8556911602. It has been further on had disclosed his name as Mandeep Singh Grewal and he is residing in Canada and doing the work of permit visa. It has been further alleged that the said person permit visa of Canada was settled for s for one person. It has been further alleged that he alongwith his relative TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-65526- Taranveer Singh sent all the documents to him and depos of Rs.14,000/-each. It has been further alleged that thereafter, their medical examination was cond person told that the visa of the complainant and his relative is ready and he got deposited their passports with the VSF, Chandigarh. It has been further alleged that they deposited their pass gave DBS bank account no.8861010000008273 and the complainant relative got deposited alleged that thereafter, their passports were mentioned that there was no record of the complainant and his relative with them. It has been further alleged that the complainant tried to call the aforesaid Mandeep Singh, but he did not attend the phone call and phone nu was blocked by him. culprits. Thus, FIR was registered and investigation commenced. investigation, it surfaced that the petitioner, who is the mother accused, allegedly received an amount of the total cheated amount of 18.09.2025. On completion of investigation, challan was presented and on framing of charges, the t Additional Sessions Judge, Malerkotla praying for the grant of regular bail. However, after hearing both the sides and finding no merit in the same, the learned Additional Sessions Judge, petitioner vide order dated before this Court praying for the grant of regular bail by way of filing the present petition. 3. Learned counsel for the -2025 (O&M) Taranveer Singh sent all the documents to him and depos each. It has been further alleged that thereafter, their medical examination was conducted. It has been further alleged that after 10 days, the said person told that the visa of the complainant and his relative is ready and he got deposited their passports with the VSF, Chandigarh. It has been further alleged that they deposited their passports. It has been further alleged that the aforesaid person gave DBS bank account no.8861010000008273 and the complainant relative got deposited Rs.26 lacs each in the said alleged that thereafter, their passports were mentioned that there was no record of the complainant and his relative with them. It has been further alleged that the complainant tried to call the aforesaid Mandeep Singh, but he did not attend the phone call and phone nu was blocked by him. Hence, a request was made to take legal action against the culprits. Thus, FIR was registered and investigation commenced. investigation, it surfaced that the petitioner, who is the mother accused, allegedly received an amount of ₹4,60,000/ the total cheated amount of ₹52,00,000/-. On completion of investigation, challan was presented and on framing of charges, the trial commenced. Thereafter, she Additional Sessions Judge, Malerkotla praying for the grant of regular bail. However, after hearing both the sides and finding no merit in the same, the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Malerkotla declined the bail application filed by the petitioner vide order dated 17.10.2025. Hence being aggrieved, the petitioner is before this Court praying for the grant of regular bail by way of filing the present Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner is -2- Taranveer Singh sent all the documents to him and deposited online embassy fees each. It has been further alleged that thereafter, their medical ucted. It has been further alleged that after 10 days, the said person told that the visa of the complainant and his relative is ready and he got deposited their passports with the VSF, Chandigarh. It has been further alleged that ports. It has been further alleged that the aforesaid person gave DBS bank account no.8861010000008273 and the complainant and his Rs.26 lacs each in the said account. It has been further returned, in which, it has been mentioned that there was no record of the complainant and his relative with them. It has been further alleged that the complainant tried to call the aforesaid Mandeep Singh, but he did not attend the phone call and phone number of the complainant Hence, a request was made to take legal action against the culprits. Thus, FIR was registered and investigation commenced. During investigation, it surfaced that the petitioner, who is the mother-in-law of the m ₹4,60,000/- in her bank account out of The petitioner was arrested on On completion of investigation, challan was presented and on framing Thereafter, she approached the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Malerkotla praying for the grant of regular bail. However, after hearing both the sides and finding no merit in the same, the learned declined the bail application filed by the . Hence being aggrieved, the petitioner is before this Court praying for the grant of regular bail by way of filing the present petitioner has contended that the petitioner is ited online embassy fees each. It has been further alleged that thereafter, their medical ucted. It has been further alleged that after 10 days, the said person told that the visa of the complainant and his relative is ready and he got deposited their passports with the VSF, Chandigarh. It has been further alleged that ports. It has been further alleged that the aforesaid person and his . It has been further returned, in which, it has been mentioned that there was no record of the complainant and his relative with them. It has been further alleged that the complainant tried to call the aforesaid Mandeep mber of the complainant Hence, a request was made to take legal action against the During law of the main in her bank account out of The petitioner was arrested on On completion of investigation, challan was presented and on framing approached the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Malerkotla praying for the grant of regular bail. However, after hearing both the sides and finding no merit in the same, the learned declined the bail application filed by the . Hence being aggrieved, the petitioner is before this Court praying for the grant of regular bail by way of filing the present petitioner has contended that the petitioner is TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-65526- a 60-year-old lady who has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that, as per the prosecution version, the petitioner has been implicated along with co-accused, namely Veerpal Kaur (daughter the petitioner. It is contended that the total alleged fraud amounts to the petitioner has been roped in solely on the allegation that an amount of lakhs was transferred into an account belonging to the primarily the son-in-law of the petitioner, and that the petitioner, being an illiterate lady, has been unnecessarily implicated in the present case. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has been in custody since 18 overall facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner deserves to be granted regular bail. 4. On the other hand, learned counsel for the complainant however, has opposed the bail petition and submitted that th with her daughter and son i.e. FIR No. 0010, dated 08.04.2026 registered under Sections 318(2), 318(4), 319 (2), 336(2), 336(3) and 340 (2) of BNS, at Police Statio He contends that the petitioner being habitual offender does not deserve the concession of regular bail. 5. Learned State counsel has made by counsel for the petitioner. He has status report filed and submitted that the complicity of the petitioner during the investigation. prosecution witnesses, no witness has been custody certificate of the petitioner today in the Court, 6. Heard. -2025 (O&M) old lady who has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that, as per the prosecution version, the petitioner has been implicated along with accused, namely Veerpal Kaur (daughter) and Navpreet Singh (son the petitioner. It is contended that the total alleged fraud amounts to the petitioner has been roped in solely on the allegation that an amount of lakhs was transferred into an account belonging to primarily the allegations were against the co law of the petitioner, and that the petitioner, being an illiterate lady, has been unnecessarily implicated in the present case. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has been in custody since 18.09.2025. and circumstances of the case, the petitioner deserves to be granted On the other hand, learned counsel for the complainant however, has opposed the bail petition and submitted that the petitioner is a master mind along with her daughter and son-in-law. Furthermore, she is involved in one more case i.e. FIR No. 0010, dated 08.04.2026 registered under Sections 318(2), 318(4), 319 ), 336(2), 336(3) and 340 (2) of BNS, at Police Statio He contends that the petitioner being habitual offender does not deserve the concession of regular bail. earned State counsel has also vehemently opposed the submissions made by counsel for the petitioner. He has drawn atten status report filed and submitted that the complicity of the petitioner during the investigation. He, on instructions, has submitted that out of total rosecution witnesses, no witness has been examined so far. He has custody certificate of the petitioner today in the Court, Heard. -3- old lady who has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that, as per the prosecution version, the petitioner has been implicated along with ) and Navpreet Singh (son-in-law) of the petitioner. It is contended that the total alleged fraud amounts to ₹52 lakhs, and the petitioner has been roped in solely on the allegation that an amount of ₹4.6 lakhs was transferred into an account belonging to her. It is further submitted that against the co-accused, i.e., the daughter and law of the petitioner, and that the petitioner, being an illiterate lady, has been unnecessarily implicated in the present case. Learned counsel submits that the .09.2025. He has submitted that in the and circumstances of the case, the petitioner deserves to be granted On the other hand, learned counsel for the complainant however, has e petitioner is a master mind along law. Furthermore, she is involved in one more case i.e. FIR No. 0010, dated 08.04.2026 registered under Sections 318(2), 318(4), 319 ), 336(2), 336(3) and 340 (2) of BNS, at Police Station Cyber Crime, Gurdaspur. He contends that the petitioner being habitual offender does not deserve the vehemently opposed the submissions drawn attention of this Court to the status report filed and submitted that the complicity of the petitioner surfaced instructions, has submitted that out of total examined so far. He has produced custody certificate of the petitioner today in the Court, which is taken on record. old lady who has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that, as per the prosecution version, the petitioner has been implicated along with law) of ₹52 lakhs, and ₹4.6 It is further submitted that accused, i.e., the daughter and law of the petitioner, and that the petitioner, being an illiterate lady, has been unnecessarily implicated in the present case. Learned counsel submits that the He has submitted that in the and circumstances of the case, the petitioner deserves to be granted On the other hand, learned counsel for the complainant however, has e petitioner is a master mind along law. Furthermore, she is involved in one more case i.e. FIR No. 0010, dated 08.04.2026 registered under Sections 318(2), 318(4), 319 n Cyber Crime, Gurdaspur. He contends that the petitioner being habitual offender does not deserve the vehemently opposed the submissions tion of this Court to the surfaced instructions, has submitted that out of total 18 produced which is taken on record. TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-65526- 7. After hearing counsel for the parties and perusing the record, it is deciphered that surfaced during investigation. Her daughter and son in the present case. The allegations against her that an amount of Rs.4.6 lakhs has been found in her account and another FIR has been registered against the petitioner when completed and charges have been framed in the present case. However, o 18 prosecution witnesses, no witness has been examined produced on 12.03.2026 incarceration of 02 years, 09 months and 29 days as on 12.03.2026. reflects that the petitioner is not involved in any other case. 8. The veracity of the allegations would be assessed only after conclusion of the trial and on the appreciation of evidence to be led by both the parties before the trial anything on the merits of the case. time. Keeping in view the arguments raised record, this Court is of the opinion that learned counsel in making out a case for grant of regular bail to the petitioner. 9. Accordingly, the present pe ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the concerned trial 10. Nothing said herein shall be treated as an expression of opinion on the merits of the cases. May 06, 2025 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable -2025 (O&M) After hearing counsel for the parties and perusing the record, it is that He has further submitted that the name of the petitioner has surfaced during investigation. Her daughter and son in the present case. The allegations against her that an amount of Rs.4.6 lakhs has been found in her account and another FIR has been registered against the she was behind bars in present case. The investigation is already completed and charges have been framed in the present case. However, o prosecution witnesses, no witness has been examined produced on 12.03.2026 would show that the petitioner has suffered an incarceration of 02 years, 09 months and 29 days as on 12.03.2026. reflects that the petitioner is not involved in any other case. The veracity of the allegations would be assessed only after the trial and on the appreciation of evidence to be led by both the parties before the trial Court. This Court would refrain itself from commenting anything on the merits of the case. The trial of the case will take sufficient long Keeping in view the arguments raised by both the sides and perusing the record, this Court is of the opinion that learned counsel in making out a case for grant of regular bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court/Duty Magistrate. Nothing said herein shall be treated as an expression of opinion on the of the cases. Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -4- After hearing counsel for the parties and perusing the record, it is He has further submitted that the name of the petitioner has surfaced during investigation. Her daughter and son-in-law are also the co-accused in the present case. The allegations against her that an amount of Rs.4.6 lakhs has been found in her account and another FIR has been registered against the she was behind bars in present case. The investigation is already completed and charges have been framed in the present case. However, out of total prosecution witnesses, no witness has been examined so far. Custody certificate would show that the petitioner has suffered an incarceration of 02 years, 09 months and 29 days as on 12.03.2026. It further reflects that the petitioner is not involved in any other case. The veracity of the allegations would be assessed only after the trial and on the appreciation of evidence to be led by both the Court. This Court would refrain itself from commenting The trial of the case will take sufficient long by both the sides and perusing the record, this Court is of the opinion that learned counsel for the petitioner succeeds in making out a case for grant of regular bail to the petitioner. tition is allowed and the petitioner is released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction Nothing said herein shall be treated as an expression of opinion on the (RAJESH BHARDWAJ) JUDGE speaking : Speaking : Yes/No After hearing counsel for the parties and perusing the record, it is He has further submitted that the name of the petitioner has accused in the present case. The allegations against her that an amount of Rs.4.6 lakhs has been found in her account and another FIR has been registered against the she was behind bars in present case. The investigation is already ut of total Custody certificate would show that the petitioner has suffered an It further The veracity of the allegations would be assessed only after the the trial and on the appreciation of evidence to be led by both the Court. This Court would refrain itself from commenting The trial of the case will take sufficient long by both the sides and perusing the for the petitioner succeeds tition is allowed and the petitioner is released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction Nothing said herein shall be treated as an expression of opinion on the (RAJESH BHARDWAJ) TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-65526- -2025 (O&M) -5- TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document