CRM-M-24403- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (330) BURHAN QUERESHI STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Mr. Neeraj Poswal, AAG, Haryana MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) of regular bail in case arising out of FIR No. under Sections 127(2), 308(2), 318(4), 336(3), 338, 351, 61 of Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) Ambala. 2. The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of a statement recorded by complainant retired from the post of Auditor and used to reside with her husband. Both of them are old aged persons. On 03.09.2025, she received a call on her WhatsApp number and the caller by saying that she was from Telecom Regulatory Authority, told her that a complain connecting her with CBI, Mumbai office. She -2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH BURHAN QUERESHI Versus HARYANA HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Nafees Ahmad Khan, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Neeraj Poswal, AAG, Haryana **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The instant petition has been filed 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) in case arising out of FIR No.76 dated 16.09.2025 registered under Sections 127(2), 308(2), 318(4), 336(3), 338, 351, 61 of Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) at Police Station Cyber Crime, Ambala, District The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of a statement recorded by complainant-Shashi Bala Sachdeva, alleging therein that she had d from the post of Auditor and used to reside with her husband. Both of them are old aged persons. On 03.09.2025, she received a call on her WhatsApp number and the caller by saying that she was from Telecom Regulatory Authority, told her that a complaint was registered against her and she was connecting her with CBI, Mumbai office. She IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-24403-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 23.07.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Advocate for the petitioner filed by the petitioner under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) for grant 76 dated 16.09.2025 registered under Sections 127(2), 308(2), 318(4), 336(3), 338, 351, 61 of Bharatiya Nyaya at Police Station Cyber Crime, Ambala, District The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of a statement Shashi Bala Sachdeva, alleging therein that she had d from the post of Auditor and used to reside with her husband. Both of them are old aged persons. On 03.09.2025, she received a call on her WhatsApp number and the caller by saying that she was from Telecom Regulatory t was registered against her and she was connecting her with CBI, Mumbai office. She was joined into another call (O&M) 2026 under Section for grant 76 dated 16.09.2025 registered Bharatiya Nyaya at Police Station Cyber Crime, Ambala, District The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of a statement Shashi Bala Sachdeva, alleging therein that she had d from the post of Auditor and used to reside with her husband. Both of them are old aged persons. On 03.09.2025, she received a call on her WhatsApp number and the caller by saying that she was from Telecom Regulatory t was registered against her and she was another call AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.23 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-24403- through WhatsApp and was told that by using her aadhar card, one account had been opened in Canara Bank, Mumbai Branch and the said account w a money laundering case pertaining to one Sanjay Raut, who was a criminal also involved in murder case. By directing her not to disclose about these facts to anybody else, she was induced to disclose the entire details of her bank accounts and the money deposited therein. a serious case and would not even be able to secure bail from Hon’ble Supreme Court. The complainant was made to talk to different persons who introduced themselves as Inquiry Off to transfer an amount of Rs.50 lakhs from her bank account. Even her husband was also induced b 15.09.2025, they were kept under digital arrest. introduced himself as an Inquiry Officer, the complainant took out the entire gold ornaments kept in her bank locker, the same were pledged with Muthoot Finance and in lieu thereof, a loan to the tune of Rs.21 lakhs was taken complainant. She was asked to transfer that amount also and when her husband refused to do so, threats were extended that both of them will be killed by way of encounter. By way of different bank transactions, they were made to transfer an amount of Rs.1,05,50,000/ allowed to be taken to hospital by those persons. The daughter of the complainant had come to the complainant in the meanwhile and only then it was revealed that the complainant and he crime. -2026 (O&M) 2 through WhatsApp and was told that by using her aadhar card, one account had been opened in Canara Bank, Mumbai Branch and the said account w a money laundering case pertaining to one Sanjay Raut, who was a criminal also involved in murder case. By directing her not to disclose about these facts to anybody else, she was induced to disclose the entire details of her bank accounts the money deposited therein. She was further told that she was involved in a serious case and would not even be able to secure bail from Hon’ble Supreme Court. The complainant was made to talk to different persons who introduced themselves as Inquiry Officers or Officers posted at high posts. She was made to transfer an amount of Rs.50 lakhs from her bank account. Even her husband was also induced by those callers. During the perio 15.09.2025, they were kept under digital arrest. introduced himself as an Inquiry Officer, the complainant took out the entire gold ornaments kept in her bank locker, the same were pledged with Muthoot Finance and in lieu thereof, a loan to the tune of Rs.21 lakhs was taken complainant. She was asked to transfer that amount also and when her husband refused to do so, threats were extended that both of them will be killed by way By way of different bank transactions, they were made to transfer of Rs.1,05,50,000/-. Out of stress her husband had fallen ill and was allowed to be taken to hospital by those persons. The daughter of the complainant had come to the complainant in the meanwhile and only then it was revealed that the complainant and her husband had been subjected to cyber through WhatsApp and was told that by using her aadhar card, one account had been opened in Canara Bank, Mumbai Branch and the said account was used in a money laundering case pertaining to one Sanjay Raut, who was a criminal also involved in murder case. By directing her not to disclose about these facts to anybody else, she was induced to disclose the entire details of her bank accounts She was further told that she was involved in a serious case and would not even be able to secure bail from Hon’ble Supreme Court. The complainant was made to talk to different persons who introduced icers or Officers posted at high posts. She was made to transfer an amount of Rs.50 lakhs from her bank account. Even her husband y those callers. During the period from 03.09.2025 till 15.09.2025, they were kept under digital arrest. On asking of the person, who introduced himself as an Inquiry Officer, the complainant took out the entire gold ornaments kept in her bank locker, the same were pledged with Muthoot Finance and in lieu thereof, a loan to the tune of Rs.21 lakhs was taken by the complainant. She was asked to transfer that amount also and when her husband refused to do so, threats were extended that both of them will be killed by way By way of different bank transactions, they were made to transfer Out of stress her husband had fallen ill and was allowed to be taken to hospital by those persons. The daughter of the complainant had come to the complainant in the meanwhile and only then it was r husband had been subjected to cyber through WhatsApp and was told that by using her aadhar card, one account had as used in a money laundering case pertaining to one Sanjay Raut, who was a criminal also involved in murder case. By directing her not to disclose about these facts to anybody else, she was induced to disclose the entire details of her bank accounts She was further told that she was involved in a serious case and would not even be able to secure bail from Hon’ble Supreme Court. The complainant was made to talk to different persons who introduced icers or Officers posted at high posts. She was made to transfer an amount of Rs.50 lakhs from her bank account. Even her husband d from 03.09.2025 till On asking of the person, who introduced himself as an Inquiry Officer, the complainant took out the entire gold ornaments kept in her bank locker, the same were pledged with Muthoot by the complainant. She was asked to transfer that amount also and when her husband refused to do so, threats were extended that both of them will be killed by way By way of different bank transactions, they were made to transfer Out of stress her husband had fallen ill and was allowed to be taken to hospital by those persons. The daughter of the complainant had come to the complainant in the meanwhile and only then it was r husband had been subjected to cyber AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.23 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-24403- 3. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings were initiated. The screenshots of the WhatsApp chats between the complainant and the fraudsters were taken from the mobile phone of the complainant. Th the beneficiary bank accounts were checked alongwith the e found that an amount of Rs.35 lakh was credited from the bank account of the complainant to beneficiary Bandhan Bank account which was found in the name of one Aashiq Koli resident of District Jaipur. The said amount was further shown to be transferred in 02 parts to another bank accounts in the name of one Sagar Meena and withdrawn from the said accounts in cash through cheques. The above said Sagar Meena and Aashiq arrested on 19.09.2025. They suffered disclosure statements admitting their involvement in the crime. The accused Aashiq Koli disclosed that on asking of Sagar Meena and Rajiv Shukla, he had given his account detai cheque book, passbook etc. to the petitioner and 02 more persons namely Chauhan and Danish. After withdrawing the amount of Rs.35 lakhs from his bank account, Sagar Meena had given an amount of Rs.32 lakhs to the petitioner, Danish and Chauha and the co-accused Sagar Meena. Accused Aashiq Koli got recovered a sum of Rs.50,000/- and mobile phone, whereas accused Sagar Meena got recovered a sum of Rs.1 lakh, several mobile phones, cheque books, c cards, rubber stamps, passbooks, SIM cards and 01 country made pistol with spare magazines. -2026 (O&M) 3 After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings were initiated. The screenshots of the WhatsApp chats between the complainant and the fraudsters were taken from the mobile phone of the complainant. Th the beneficiary bank accounts were checked alongwith the e found that an amount of Rs.35 lakh was credited from the bank account of the complainant to beneficiary Bandhan Bank account which was found in the name Koli resident of District Jaipur. The said amount was further shown to be transferred in 02 parts to another bank accounts in the name of one Sagar Meena and withdrawn from the said accounts in cash through cheques. The above said Sagar Meena and Aashiq Koli were joined into investigation and arrested on 19.09.2025. They suffered disclosure statements admitting their involvement in the crime. The accused Aashiq Koli disclosed that on asking of Sagar Meena and Rajiv Shukla, he had given his account detai cheque book, passbook etc. to the petitioner and 02 more persons namely Chauhan and Danish. After withdrawing the amount of Rs.35 lakhs from his bank account, Sagar Meena had given an amount of Rs.32 lakhs to the petitioner, Danish and Chauhan and Rs.3 lakhs were distributed between himself accused Sagar Meena. Accused Aashiq Koli got recovered a sum of and mobile phone, whereas accused Sagar Meena got recovered a sum of Rs.1 lakh, several mobile phones, cheque books, c cards, rubber stamps, passbooks, SIM cards and 01 country made pistol with spare magazines. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings were initiated. The screenshots of the WhatsApp chats between the complainant and the fraudsters were taken from the mobile phone of the complainant. The details of the beneficiary bank accounts were checked alongwith the e-mails and it was found that an amount of Rs.35 lakh was credited from the bank account of the complainant to beneficiary Bandhan Bank account which was found in the name Koli resident of District Jaipur. The said amount was further shown to be transferred in 02 parts to another bank accounts in the name of one Sagar Meena and withdrawn from the said accounts in cash through cheques. Koli were joined into investigation and arrested on 19.09.2025. They suffered disclosure statements admitting their involvement in the crime. The accused Aashiq Koli disclosed that on asking of Sagar Meena and Rajiv Shukla, he had given his account details alongwith cheque book, passbook etc. to the petitioner and 02 more persons namely Chauhan and Danish. After withdrawing the amount of Rs.35 lakhs from his bank account, Sagar Meena had given an amount of Rs.32 lakhs to the n and Rs.3 lakhs were distributed between himself accused Sagar Meena. Accused Aashiq Koli got recovered a sum of and mobile phone, whereas accused Sagar Meena got recovered a sum of Rs.1 lakh, several mobile phones, cheque books, credit cards, debit cards, rubber stamps, passbooks, SIM cards and 01 country made pistol with After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings were initiated. The screenshots of the WhatsApp chats between the complainant and the e details of mails and it was found that an amount of Rs.35 lakh was credited from the bank account of the complainant to beneficiary Bandhan Bank account which was found in the name Koli resident of District Jaipur. The said amount was further shown to be transferred in 02 parts to another bank accounts in the name of one Sagar Meena and withdrawn from the said accounts in cash through cheques. Koli were joined into investigation and arrested on 19.09.2025. They suffered disclosure statements admitting their involvement in the crime. The accused Aashiq Koli disclosed that on asking of ls alongwith cheque book, passbook etc. to the petitioner and 02 more persons namely Chauhan and Danish. After withdrawing the amount of Rs.35 lakhs from his bank account, Sagar Meena had given an amount of Rs.32 lakhs to the n and Rs.3 lakhs were distributed between himself accused Sagar Meena. Accused Aashiq Koli got recovered a sum of and mobile phone, whereas accused Sagar Meena got recovered a redit cards, debit cards, rubber stamps, passbooks, SIM cards and 01 country made pistol with AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.23 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-24403- 4. The petitioner disclosure statement of Aashiq Koli and was arrested on 24.09.2025. He too suffered disclosure statement in pursuance whereof, he got recovered a sum of Rs.2,000/- and a mobile phone purchased by him from his share received from the cheated amount. Some other persons were nominated as accused subsequently and were arrested. Inv accused now stands concluded and challan Court, whereas some accused are yet to be arrested 5. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicate accused which cannot be considered to be legally admissible in evidence. He is in custody since 27.09.2025. No recovery is to be effected from him. The subject offences are triable by Magistr serve any useful purpose. His antecedents are clean. It is, thus, argued that the petition deserves to be allowed. 6. Per contra, learned State counsel while relying upon the status report has vehemently argued serious in nature as he was an active participant in the conspiracy hatched with the co-accused to cheat the complainant by extracting a huge amount of money from her and making her a victim of cyber fr accused had procured the bank account of accused Aashiq Koli which was used for transfer of an amount of Rs.35 lakhs from the account of the victim. After the transfer of this amount, when the accused Aashiq Koli had get -2026 (O&M) 4 The petitioner who was nominated as an accused on the basis of disclosure statement of Aashiq Koli and was arrested on 24.09.2025. He too suffered disclosure statement in pursuance whereof, he got recovered a sum of and a mobile phone purchased by him from his share received from the cheated amount. Some other persons were nominated as accused subsequently and were arrested. Investigation qua the petition now stands concluded and challan qua them , whereas some accused are yet to be arrested It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case on the basis of disclosure statement of the co accused which cannot be considered to be legally admissible in evidence. He is in custody since 27.09.2025. No recovery is to be effected from him. The subject offences are triable by Magistrate. His further incarceration would not serve any useful purpose. His antecedents are clean. It is, thus, argued that the petition deserves to be allowed. Per contra, learned State counsel while relying upon the status report has vehemently argued that the allegations against the petitioner are quite serious in nature as he was an active participant in the conspiracy hatched with accused to cheat the complainant by extracting a huge amount of money from her and making her a victim of cyber fraud. He in connivance with the co accused had procured the bank account of accused Aashiq Koli which was used for transfer of an amount of Rs.35 lakhs from the account of the victim. After the transfer of this amount, when the accused Aashiq Koli had get was nominated as an accused on the basis of disclosure statement of Aashiq Koli and was arrested on 24.09.2025. He too suffered disclosure statement in pursuance whereof, he got recovered a sum of and a mobile phone purchased by him from his share received from the cheated amount. Some other persons were nominated as accused estigation qua the petitioner and some qua them has been presented in the , whereas some accused are yet to be arrested. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been d in this case on the basis of disclosure statement of the co- accused which cannot be considered to be legally admissible in evidence. He is in custody since 27.09.2025. No recovery is to be effected from him. The ate. His further incarceration would not serve any useful purpose. His antecedents are clean. It is, thus, argued that the Per contra, learned State counsel while relying upon the status that the allegations against the petitioner are quite serious in nature as he was an active participant in the conspiracy hatched with accused to cheat the complainant by extracting a huge amount of money aud. He in connivance with the co- accused had procured the bank account of accused Aashiq Koli which was used for transfer of an amount of Rs.35 lakhs from the account of the victim. After the transfer of this amount, when the accused Aashiq Koli had get the said was nominated as an accused on the basis of disclosure statement of Aashiq Koli and was arrested on 24.09.2025. He too suffered disclosure statement in pursuance whereof, he got recovered a sum of and a mobile phone purchased by him from his share received from the cheated amount. Some other persons were nominated as accused some has been presented in the It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been - accused which cannot be considered to be legally admissible in evidence. He is in custody since 27.09.2025. No recovery is to be effected from him. The ate. His further incarceration would not serve any useful purpose. His antecedents are clean. It is, thus, argued that the Per contra, learned State counsel while relying upon the status that the allegations against the petitioner are quite serious in nature as he was an active participant in the conspiracy hatched with accused to cheat the complainant by extracting a huge amount of money - accused had procured the bank account of accused Aashiq Koli which was used for transfer of an amount of Rs.35 lakhs from the account of the victim. After aid AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.23 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-24403- amount frozen and had refused to give the same to the petitioner and to co accused by withdrawing it in cash, then the petitioner and the co taken him to forest area, brutally assaulted him and had left him there only and this very facts proves the a him that from the mobile phone recovered from the petitioner assaulting the co connects him with the commission of the subject offences. 7. It is further submitted by learned State counsel that the Hon’ble Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the cases of cyber crime which include this case also. While drawing the attention of this Court to Annexure R3, which is a copy of an or Apex Court in Suo Moto Writ Petition (Criminal) No.3 of 2025 specific directions have been given that the suspects/accused of the cases shall not be released on bail by any Court till investigation is taken to its it is argued that the Hon’ble Supreme Court has also given liberty to the suspects/accused to apply for appropriate directions by moving application before it but instead of doing so, the petitioner had filed application before this Court. It is submitted that there are chances of petitioner’s absconding or committing similar offences, if extended benefit of bail. that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. 8. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by for the parties at considerable length. -2026 (O&M) 5 frozen and had refused to give the same to the petitioner and to co accused by withdrawing it in cash, then the petitioner and the co taken him to forest area, brutally assaulted him and had left him there only and this very facts proves the active complicity of the petitioner. It is submitted by him that from the mobile phone recovered from the petitioner assaulting the co-accused Aashiq Koli has also been recovered which too connects him with the commission of the subject offences. It is further submitted by learned State counsel that the Hon’ble Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the cases of cyber crime which include this case also. While drawing the attention of this Court to which is a copy of an order dated 17.11.2025 passed by Hon’ble Apex Court in Suo Moto Writ Petition (Criminal) No.3 of 2025 specific directions have been given that the suspects/accused of the cases shall not be released on bail by any Court till investigation is taken to its t is argued that the Hon’ble Supreme Court has also given liberty to the suspects/accused to apply for appropriate directions by moving application before it but instead of doing so, the petitioner had filed application before this t is submitted that there are chances of petitioner’s absconding or committing similar offences, if extended benefit of bail. that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by for the parties at considerable length. frozen and had refused to give the same to the petitioner and to co- accused by withdrawing it in cash, then the petitioner and the co-accused had taken him to forest area, brutally assaulted him and had left him there only and ctive complicity of the petitioner. It is submitted by him that from the mobile phone recovered from the petitioner, video of accused Aashiq Koli has also been recovered which too connects him with the commission of the subject offences. It is further submitted by learned State counsel that the Hon’ble Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the cases of cyber crime which include this case also. While drawing the attention of this Court to der dated 17.11.2025 passed by Hon’ble Apex Court in Suo Moto Writ Petition (Criminal) No.3 of 2025 wherein specific directions have been given that the suspects/accused of the cases shall not be released on bail by any Court till investigation is taken to its logical end, t is argued that the Hon’ble Supreme Court has also given liberty to the suspects/accused to apply for appropriate directions by moving application before it but instead of doing so, the petitioner had filed application before this t is submitted that there are chances of petitioner’s absconding or committing similar offences, if extended benefit of bail. It is, therefore, argued This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel - accused had taken him to forest area, brutally assaulted him and had left him there only and ctive complicity of the petitioner. It is submitted by video of accused Aashiq Koli has also been recovered which too It is further submitted by learned State counsel that the Hon’ble Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the cases of cyber crime which include this case also. While drawing the attention of this Court to der dated 17.11.2025 passed by Hon’ble n specific directions have been given that the suspects/accused of the cases shall , t is argued that the Hon’ble Supreme Court has also given liberty to the suspects/accused to apply for appropriate directions by moving application before it but instead of doing so, the petitioner had filed application before this t is submitted that there are chances of petitioner’s absconding or It is, therefore, argued learned counsel AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.23 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-24403- 9. The petitioner is alleged to have actively participated in the occurrence by taking the bank account of co purpose of transfer of a sum of Rs.35 lakhs out of the money complainant. When the said Aashiq Koli transferred, then he alongwith the co taking him in some forest area. The video of assaulting Aashiq Koli has been recovered from his mobile phone. indicate his involvement in the ope fraud, wherein a retired her under digital arrest. manner in which the offence was allegedly committed and the petitioner’s alleged role prima facie reflect the seriousness of the allegations levelled against him. Such like cases are on rise and everyday persons being duped of their hard earned money. an isolated act but is part of an organized cyber fraud wherein banking channels forms a crucial link in execution of the crime. Cyber crimes a increasing and have a deep citizens and eroding public confidence in digital platforms. Such offences are serious economic crimes, effecting not only the victim but the financial system at large and, therefore, require a strict approach at the stage of grant of bail Moreso, as per the submission made by learned State counsel, a suo moto petition in which the FIR of this case is also pending consideration before Hon’ble Supreme Court in which suspects/accused on bail have been given. Though investigation qua the -2026 (O&M) 6 The petitioner is alleged to have actively participated in the occurrence by taking the bank account of co purpose of transfer of a sum of Rs.35 lakhs out of the money complainant. When the said Aashiq Koli, refused to get the said amount transferred, then he alongwith the co-accused is alleged to have assaulted him by taking him in some forest area. The video of assaulting Aashiq Koli has been vered from his mobile phone. The allegations indicate his involvement in the operational layer of a well fraud, wherein a retired female was duped of a substantial amount by keeping her under digital arrest. The magnitude of the amount involved, the organiz manner in which the offence was allegedly committed and the petitioner’s alleged role prima facie reflect the seriousness of the allegations levelled against him. Such like cases are on rise and everyday one hears about innocent public persons being duped of their hard earned money. an isolated act but is part of an organized cyber fraud wherein banking channels forms a crucial link in execution of the crime. Cyber crimes a increasing and have a deep-rooted impact on the society targeting unsuspecting citizens and eroding public confidence in digital platforms. Such offences are serious economic crimes, effecting not only the victim but the financial system rge and, therefore, require a strict approach at the stage of grant of bail Moreso, as per the submission made by learned State counsel, a suo moto petition in which the FIR of this case is also pending consideration before Hon’ble Supreme Court in which specific directions for not releasing the suspects/accused on bail have been given. Though investigation qua the The petitioner is alleged to have actively participated in the occurrence by taking the bank account of co-accused Aashiq Koli for the purpose of transfer of a sum of Rs.35 lakhs out of the money extracted from the refused to get the said amount accused is alleged to have assaulted him by taking him in some forest area. The video of assaulting Aashiq Koli has been The allegations against the petitioner clearly rational layer of a well-organized cyber was duped of a substantial amount by keeping the amount involved, the organized manner in which the offence was allegedly committed and the petitioner’s alleged role prima facie reflect the seriousness of the allegations levelled against one hears about innocent public persons being duped of their hard earned money. The offence in question is not an isolated act but is part of an organized cyber fraud wherein banking channels forms a crucial link in execution of the crime. Cyber crimes are steadily rooted impact on the society targeting unsuspecting citizens and eroding public confidence in digital platforms. Such offences are serious economic crimes, effecting not only the victim but the financial system rge and, therefore, require a strict approach at the stage of grant of bail. Moreso, as per the submission made by learned State counsel, a suo moto petition in which the FIR of this case is also pending consideration before specific directions for not releasing the suspects/accused on bail have been given. Though investigation qua the The petitioner is alleged to have actively participated in the accused Aashiq Koli for the extracted from the refused to get the said amount accused is alleged to have assaulted him by taking him in some forest area. The video of assaulting Aashiq Koli has been against the petitioner clearly ed cyber was duped of a substantial amount by keeping ed manner in which the offence was allegedly committed and the petitioner’s alleged role prima facie reflect the seriousness of the allegations levelled against one hears about innocent public The offence in question is not an isolated act but is part of an organized cyber fraud wherein banking channels re steadily rooted impact on the society targeting unsuspecting citizens and eroding public confidence in digital platforms. Such offences are serious economic crimes, effecting not only the victim but the financial system . Moreso, as per the submission made by learned State counsel, a suo moto petition in which the FIR of this case is also pending consideration before specific directions for not releasing the suspects/accused on bail have been given. Though investigation qua the AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.23 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-24403- petitioner has completed but several accused are yet to be arrested and joined into investigation and as such investigation is deemed to be p of the directions given by Hon’ble Supreme Court, this petition can e otherwise not be entertain Court is of the considered opinion that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. Accordingly, the same is dismissed. 10. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing on the merits of the case. 11. Since the main petition has any, is rendered infructuous. 23.07.2026 Amit Sharma -2026 (O&M) 7 petitioner has completed but several accused are yet to be arrested and joined into investigation and as such investigation is deemed to be p of the directions given by Hon’ble Supreme Court, this petition can e otherwise not be entertained. Keeping in view the above discussed facts, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petition does not deserve to be Accordingly, the same is dismissed. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing on the merits of the case. Since the main petition has been dismissed any, is rendered infructuous. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No petitioner has completed but several accused are yet to be arrested and joined into investigation and as such investigation is deemed to be pending and in view of the directions given by Hon’ble Supreme Court, this petition can even . Keeping in view the above discussed facts, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petition does not deserve to be It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing dismissed, pending application, if (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No petitioner has completed but several accused are yet to be arrested and joined ending and in view ven . Keeping in view the above discussed facts, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petition does not deserve to be It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing pending application, if AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.23 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.