CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Baldeep Rani State of Punjab CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter to be referred as ‘the BN for grant of No.54 dated Sections 318(4) of BNS, 2023 (Equvalent to Section 420 of Indian Penal Code, 1860) and in DDR No.27 dated 23.06.2025 registered at Police Station City Budhlada, District Mansa. 2. complainant stated that his 24 clearing the P.E.T. exam, attempted to go abroad but his UK visa was rejected. Subsequently, he applied for a visitor visa to Canada, complainant into constant stress. that a teacher at the Academy namely aware of his concerns, offered help through her husband, claiming he could -37209-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Baldeep Rani V/s State of Punjab CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Jagraj Singh Khiva, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, Sr. DAG Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. Present petition has been filed Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter to be referred as ‘the BN for grant of pre-arrest/anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR dated 05.04.2025, registered for the offences punishable under 318(4) of BNS, 2023 (Equvalent to Section 420 of Indian Penal Code, 1860) and in DDR No.27 dated 23.06.2025 registered at Police Station City Budhlada, District Mansa. The gravamen of the FIR in question reflects that t complainant, who is a van driver at Akal Academy, that his 24-year-old son, Jagdeep Singh, after completing his B.A. and clearing the P.E.T. exam, attempted to go abroad but his UK visa was rejected. Subsequently, he applied for a visitor visa to Canada, complainant into constant stress. It was further alleged by the complainant teacher at the Academy namely Baldeep Rani aware of his concerns, offered help through her husband, claiming he could 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-37209-2025 Date of decision:18.07.202 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Jagraj Singh Khiva, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, Sr. DAG Punjab. ***** Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter to be referred as ‘the BNSS’) bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR , registered for the offences punishable under 318(4) of BNS, 2023 (Equvalent to Section 420 of Indian Penal Code, 1860) and in DDR No.27 dated 23.06.2025 registered at Police The gravamen of the FIR in question reflects that t iver at Akal Academy, village Chakk Bhaike old son, Jagdeep Singh, after completing his B.A. and clearing the P.E.T. exam, attempted to go abroad but his UK visa was rejected. Subsequently, he applied for a visitor visa to Canada, which led the It was further alleged by the complainant Baldeep Rani (petitioner herein) was aware of his concerns, offered help through her husband, claiming he could .2025 482 of Bharatiya SS’) bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR , registered for the offences punishable under 318(4) of BNS, 2023 (Equvalent to Section 420 of Indian Penal Code, 1860) and in DDR No.27 dated 23.06.2025 registered at Police The gravamen of the FIR in question reflects that the illage Chakk Bhaike, old son, Jagdeep Singh, after completing his B.A. and clearing the P.E.T. exam, attempted to go abroad but his UK visa was which led the It was further alleged by the complainant (petitioner herein) was aware of his concerns, offered help through her husband, claiming he could AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.18 15:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- facilitate migra USA through agents for the complainant, along with his son and friend her house in Village Ahmadpur, where the arrange 21.07.2024 Dubai after receiving a flight ticket from one Deepak (UAE contact). Upon arrival, he was instructed to hand over Rs.5 On 24.07 Baldeep Rani for the shortfall. was demanded. The complainant paid this amount on 10 house of the of the complainant namely countries Ecuador, and Colombia. He was held in poor conditions for weeks and moved across jungle beaten, and jailed. suffering mental and physical trauma. The complainant alleges that petitioner false promises of legal travel to the USA and subjected his son to life threatening illegal migration. They extorted a total of Rs.42 false pretenses. against the acc of son of the complainant. 3. is an innocent woman who has been falsely implicated in the FIR in -37209-2025 facilitate migration of the Jagdeep Singh (son of the complainant) USA through agents for a sum of Rs.42.00 lacs the complainant, along with his son and friend her house in Village Ahmadpur, where the arrange .07.2024, the son of the complainant namely Dubai after receiving a flight ticket from one Deepak (UAE contact). Upon arrival, he was instructed to hand over Rs.5 .07.2024, the complainant deposited Rs.2 Baldeep Rani for the shortfall. However, o was demanded. The complainant paid this amount on 10 house of the petitioner namely Baldeep Rani. De of the complainant namely Jagdeep Singh countries — Dubai to Suriname, then through Guyana, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. He was held in poor conditions for weeks and moved across jungle routes in Panama, eventually detained by authorities, beaten, and jailed. Furthermore, he was deported to India on 20 suffering mental and physical trauma. The complainant alleges that , her husband Ranjit Singh, and their agents de false promises of legal travel to the USA and subjected his son to life threatening illegal migration. They extorted a total of Rs.42 false pretenses. On these set of allegations, instant FIR was registered against the accused for fraud, criminal conspiracy, and endangering the life of the complainant. Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the petitioner is an innocent woman who has been falsely implicated in the FIR in 2 of the Jagdeep Singh (son of the complainant) to the .00 lacs. However, on 16/17.07.2024 the complainant, along with his son and friend namely Nirmal Singh, visited her house in Village Ahmadpur, where the arrangement was discussed. the son of the complainant namely Jagdeep Singh was sent to Dubai after receiving a flight ticket from one Deepak (UAE contact). Upon arrival, he was instructed to hand over Rs.5.00 lacs (in dollars) to an agent. , the complainant deposited Rs.2.00 lacs in the account of However, on 8.08.2024, further Rs.16.00 lacs was demanded. The complainant paid this amount on 10.08.2024 at Baldeep Rani. Despite the payment, the son Singh was routed through several Dubai to Suriname, then through Guyana, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. He was held in poor conditions for weeks and routes in Panama, eventually detained by authorities, was deported to India on 20.11.2024 suffering mental and physical trauma. The complainant alleges that , her husband Ranjit Singh, and their agents deceived him with false promises of legal travel to the USA and subjected his son to life threatening illegal migration. They extorted a total of Rs.42.00 lacs under On these set of allegations, instant FIR was registered used for fraud, criminal conspiracy, and endangering the life Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the petitioner is an innocent woman who has been falsely implicated in the FIR in to the .07.2024, Nirmal Singh, visited On was sent to Dubai after receiving a flight ticket from one Deepak (UAE contact). Upon to an agent. the account of .00 lacs at the the son was routed through several Dubai to Suriname, then through Guyana, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. He was held in poor conditions for weeks and routes in Panama, eventually detained by authorities, .11.2024, suffering mental and physical trauma. The complainant alleges that the ceived him with false promises of legal travel to the USA and subjected his son to life- under the On these set of allegations, instant FIR was registered used for fraud, criminal conspiracy, and endangering the life Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the petitioner is an innocent woman who has been falsely implicated in the FIR in AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.18 15:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- question. Learned counsel against the petitioner as she was not even named as an accused in the original FIR. A bare perusal of the allegations and the inquiry conducted by the DSP, Mansa clearly establishes that the complainant dea one agent namely Deepak Gujjar and made payments to him. According to learned counsel, the petitioner merely introduced the complainant to the said agent at his insistence. Learned counsel further asserts that the petitioner is a household lady, employed as a private teacher at Akal Academy to support her family, as her husband remains confined in a USA illegal entry attempt. According to learned counsel, the petitioner has no criminal antecedents and no recovery should not be used as a punitive measure and is justified only when absolutely necessary for the recovery of material evidence. Furthermore, petitioner is ready to join the investigation would be served by sending learned counsel granted the 4. anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature. According to learned State counsel, allegations levelled against the petitioner are of a grave and serious nature, involving a well orchestrated fraud amounting to Rs.42.00 lacs wherein the complainant and his son were deceived under the false pretext of securing legal migration to the United States. It was further contended that the magnitude of the offence reflects not -37209-2025 question. Learned counsel has further iterated that no offence is made out against the petitioner as she was not even named as an accused in the original FIR. A bare perusal of the allegations and the inquiry conducted by the DSP, Mansa clearly establishes that the complainant dea one agent namely Deepak Gujjar and made payments to him. According to learned counsel, the petitioner merely introduced the complainant to the said agent at his insistence. Learned counsel further asserts that the petitioner is a d lady, employed as a private teacher at Akal Academy to support her family, as her husband remains confined in a USA illegal entry attempt. According to learned counsel, the petitioner has no criminal antecedents and no recovery is to be effected from her. Moreover, the custodial interrogation should not be used as a punitive measure and is justified only when absolutely necessary for the recovery of material evidence. Furthermore, petitioner is ready to join the investigation would be served by sending her behind the bars. learned counsel that the present petition be allowed and the granted the concession of the anticipatory Per contra, learned State counsel has op anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature. According to learned State counsel, allegations levelled against the petitioner are of a grave and serious nature, lving a well orchestrated fraud amounting to Rs.42.00 lacs wherein the complainant and his son were deceived under the false pretext of securing legal migration to the United States. It was further contended that the magnitude of the offence reflects not only a blatant abuse of trust but also a 3 has further iterated that no offence is made out against the petitioner as she was not even named as an accused in the original FIR. A bare perusal of the allegations and the inquiry conducted by the DSP, Mansa clearly establishes that the complainant dealt directly with one agent namely Deepak Gujjar and made payments to him. According to learned counsel, the petitioner merely introduced the complainant to the said agent at his insistence. Learned counsel further asserts that the petitioner is a d lady, employed as a private teacher at Akal Academy to support her family, as her husband remains confined in a USA illegal entry attempt. According to learned counsel, the petitioner has no criminal antecedents and Moreover, the custodial interrogation should not be used as a punitive measure and is justified only when absolutely necessary for the recovery of material evidence. Furthermore, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and hence no useful purpose behind the bars. It is lastly submitted by the the present petition be allowed and the petitioner anticipatory bail. earned State counsel has opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature. According to learned State counsel, allegations levelled against the petitioner are of a grave and serious nature, lving a well orchestrated fraud amounting to Rs.42.00 lacs wherein the complainant and his son were deceived under the false pretext of securing legal migration to the United States. It was further contended that the only a blatant abuse of trust but also a has further iterated that no offence is made out against the petitioner as she was not even named as an accused in the original FIR. A bare perusal of the allegations and the inquiry conducted by lt directly with one agent namely Deepak Gujjar and made payments to him. According to learned counsel, the petitioner merely introduced the complainant to the said agent at his insistence. Learned counsel further asserts that the petitioner is a d lady, employed as a private teacher at Akal Academy to support her family, as her husband remains confined in a USA illegal entry attempt. According to learned counsel, the petitioner has no criminal antecedents and Moreover, the custodial interrogation should not be used as a punitive measure and is justified only when absolutely necessary for the recovery of material evidence. Furthermore, the purpose by the petitioner be posed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature. According to learned State counsel, the allegations levelled against the petitioner are of a grave and serious nature, lving a well orchestrated fraud amounting to Rs.42.00 lacs wherein the complainant and his son were deceived under the false pretext of securing legal migration to the United States. It was further contended that the only a blatant abuse of trust but also a AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.18 15:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- calculated exploitation of the vulnerability and aspirations of the complainant. According to learned State counsel, the offence committed by the petitioner caused substantial financial and emotional distress to th victim and his family. Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner may be necessary to unearth the broader conspiracy, identify co Granting bail at this stage ma human trafficking and immigration fraud. is granted the concession of pre ongoing investigation, obstruct recovery and adversely effect apprehend the remaining co 5. gone through the available record of the case. 6. serious allegations version put forth his son namely the PET exam applications for the UK and Canada were unsuccessful, one Baldeep Rani complainant worked as a van driver, of his son Believing her assurances, the complainant paid various sums in cash and bank transfers between July and August 2024, totaling However, the son of the complainant -37209-2025 calculated exploitation of the vulnerability and aspirations of the complainant. According to learned State counsel, the offence committed by the petitioner caused substantial financial and emotional distress to th victim and his family. Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner may be necessary to unearth the broader conspiracy, identify co-accused and recover the ill Granting bail at this stage may set a wrong precedent in cases involving human trafficking and immigration fraud. is granted the concession of pre-arrest, at this stage, it may impede the ongoing investigation, obstruct recovery and adversely effect apprehend the remaining co-accused. I have heard the learned counsel for the gone through the available record of the case. As per the case put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. As per the version put forth by the complainant namely Harbans Singh, it emerges that namely Jagdeep Singh, after completing his graduation and clearing the PET examination, was seeking opportunities to go applications for the UK and Canada were unsuccessful, one Baldeep Rani (petitioner herein), a teacher at Akal Academy where the complainant worked as a van driver, who on to the USA through her husband for Believing her assurances, the complainant paid various sums in cash and bank transfers between July and August 2024, totaling However, the son of the complainant was sent to Dubai 4 calculated exploitation of the vulnerability and aspirations of the complainant. According to learned State counsel, the offence committed by the petitioner caused substantial financial and emotional distress to th victim and his family. Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner may be necessary to unearth the accused and recover the ill-gotten money. y set a wrong precedent in cases involving human trafficking and immigration fraud. Furthermore, in case the petitioner arrest, at this stage, it may impede the ongoing investigation, obstruct recovery and adversely effect the efforts to I have heard the learned counsel for the rival parties and have gone through the available record of the case. As per the case put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, have been levelled against the petitioner. As per the by the complainant namely Harbans Singh, it emerges that Jagdeep Singh, after completing his graduation and clearing , was seeking opportunities to go abroad. After his visa applications for the UK and Canada were unsuccessful, the complainant met , a teacher at Akal Academy where the who offered to facilitate the migration to the USA through her husband for a sum of ₹42.00 lacs Believing her assurances, the complainant paid various sums in cash and bank transfers between July and August 2024, totaling to ₹42.00 lacs was sent to Dubai and, thereafter calculated exploitation of the vulnerability and aspirations of the complainant. According to learned State counsel, the offence committed by the petitioner caused substantial financial and emotional distress to the victim and his family. Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner may be necessary to unearth the gotten money. y set a wrong precedent in cases involving in case the petitioner arrest, at this stage, it may impede the the efforts to and have As per the case put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, have been levelled against the petitioner. As per the by the complainant namely Harbans Singh, it emerges that Jagdeep Singh, after completing his graduation and clearing abroad. After his visa the complainant met , a teacher at Akal Academy where the migration .00 lacs. Believing her assurances, the complainant paid various sums in cash and .00 lacs. thereafter, AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.18 15:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- routed through several countrie son of the complainant to India on 20.11.2024. The complainant alleged that he was defrauded by the petitioner travel to the USA. 6.1. but strikes at the very fabric of social trust, involving elements of human trafficking and cross nature but also have far nature, where vulnerable individuals are lured with false promises of lawful migration and are subsequently subjected to exploitatio ambit of organized human trafficking and merit strict judicial scrutiny and deterrence. Human trafficking under the garb of immigration consultancy is a growing menace which preys upon the desperation and dreams of unsuspecting citizens. rackets are not emboldened by leniency at the pre inducement for illegal migration, followed by subjecting individuals to inhumane and life intent but also constitutes a serious affront to human dignity and national interest. The Court cannot overlook the broader public interest involved in cases of immigration fraud, especially when they border on transnational human trafficking. Such offences necessitate a strong and principled judicial response to prevent their recurrence. 6.2. petitioner -37209-2025 routed through several countries under perilous conditions. Eventually, son of the complainant was detained in Panama to India on 20.11.2024. The complainant alleged that he was defrauded by the petitioner and her husband under the false pretext of arranging legal travel to the USA. The offence in question does not merely involve financial deceit but strikes at the very fabric of social trust, involving elements of human trafficking and cross-border immigration fraud, which are not only grave in nature but also have far-reaching consequences on public order nature, where vulnerable individuals are lured with false promises of lawful migration and are subsequently subjected to exploitatio ambit of organized human trafficking and merit strict judicial scrutiny and deterrence. Human trafficking under the garb of immigration consultancy is a growing menace which preys upon the desperation and dreams of unsuspecting citizens. The Courts must remain vigilant and ensure that such rackets are not emboldened by leniency at the pre inducement for illegal migration, followed by subjecting individuals to inhumane and life-threatening conditions abroad, not intent but also constitutes a serious affront to human dignity and national The Court cannot overlook the broader public interest involved in cases of immigration fraud, especially when they border on transnational rafficking. Such offences necessitate a strong and principled judicial response to prevent their recurrence. A perusal of the FIR reveals that the allegations against the are grave and serious in nature who 5 s under perilous conditions. Eventually, was detained in Panama whereafter he was deported to India on 20.11.2024. The complainant alleged that he was defrauded by nd her husband under the false pretext of arranging legal The offence in question does not merely involve financial deceit but strikes at the very fabric of social trust, involving elements of human mmigration fraud, which are not only grave in reaching consequences on public order. Cases of this nature, where vulnerable individuals are lured with false promises of lawful migration and are subsequently subjected to exploitation, fall within the ambit of organized human trafficking and merit strict judicial scrutiny and deterrence. Human trafficking under the garb of immigration consultancy is a growing menace which preys upon the desperation and dreams of must remain vigilant and ensure that such rackets are not emboldened by leniency at the pre-trial stage. The fraudulent inducement for illegal migration, followed by subjecting individuals to threatening conditions abroad, not only reflects criminal intent but also constitutes a serious affront to human dignity and national The Court cannot overlook the broader public interest involved in cases of immigration fraud, especially when they border on transnational rafficking. Such offences necessitate a strong and principled judicial A perusal of the FIR reveals that the allegations against the in nature who defrauded the complainant of s under perilous conditions. Eventually, the deported to India on 20.11.2024. The complainant alleged that he was defrauded by nd her husband under the false pretext of arranging legal The offence in question does not merely involve financial deceit but strikes at the very fabric of social trust, involving elements of human mmigration fraud, which are not only grave in Cases of this nature, where vulnerable individuals are lured with false promises of lawful n, fall within the ambit of organized human trafficking and merit strict judicial scrutiny and deterrence. Human trafficking under the garb of immigration consultancy is a growing menace which preys upon the desperation and dreams of must remain vigilant and ensure that such The fraudulent inducement for illegal migration, followed by subjecting individuals to only reflects criminal intent but also constitutes a serious affront to human dignity and national The Court cannot overlook the broader public interest involved in cases of immigration fraud, especially when they border on transnational rafficking. Such offences necessitate a strong and principled judicial A perusal of the FIR reveals that the allegations against the defrauded the complainant of AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.18 15:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- a substantial amount of his son to the United States through agents. core of public trust and reflect a disturbing trend prevalent in this region, where unscrupulous indi aspirations of innocent citizens seeking opportunities abroad. These fraudulent activities not only cause severe financial and emotional distress but also undermine the integrity of lawful immigration syste individuals involved in such organized deceit must be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law, leaving no room for leniency. 6.3. interrogation and to establish the broader conspiracy, if any, behind the occurrence. cause nay deciphered that the petitioner has been falsely implicated int FIR. It goes without saying that in the instant case, the complainant has categorically stated that the petitioner along with co the complainant of a substantial amount pretext of through agents 7. grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equil individual rights and protecting societal interest(s). The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and wide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. It is imperative that -37209-2025 ubstantial amount under the false pretext of facilitating the legal migration of his son to the United States through agents. core of public trust and reflect a disturbing trend prevalent in this region, where unscrupulous individuals posing as travel facilitators exploit the aspirations of innocent citizens seeking opportunities abroad. These fraudulent activities not only cause severe financial and emotional distress but also undermine the integrity of lawful immigration syste individuals involved in such organized deceit must be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law, leaving no room for leniency. Furthermore, the investigating agency has sought the custodial interrogation of the petitioner for effective recovery, verification of facts, and to establish the broader conspiracy, if any, behind the occurrence. nay plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the petitioner has been falsely implicated int FIR. It goes without saying that in the instant case, the complainant has categorically stated that the petitioner along with co the complainant of a substantial amount pretext of facilitating the legal migration of his son to the United States through agents which caused severe financial and emotional distress It is befitting to mention here that while considering a plea for grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equil individual rights and protecting societal interest(s). The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and ide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. It is imperative that 6 under the false pretext of facilitating the legal migration of his son to the United States through agents. Such offences strike at the core of public trust and reflect a disturbing trend prevalent in this region, viduals posing as travel facilitators exploit the aspirations of innocent citizens seeking opportunities abroad. These fraudulent activities not only cause severe financial and emotional distress but also undermine the integrity of lawful immigration systems. Therefore, individuals involved in such organized deceit must be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law, leaving no room for leniency. investigating agency has sought the custodial fective recovery, verification of facts, and to establish the broader conspiracy, if any, behind the occurrence. plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the petitioner has been falsely implicated into the present FIR. It goes without saying that in the instant case, the complainant has categorically stated that the petitioner along with co-accused had defrauded the complainant of a substantial amount i.e. ₹42,00,000/- under the false facilitating the legal migration of his son to the United States severe financial and emotional distress. It is befitting to mention here that while considering a plea for grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interest(s). The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and ide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. It is imperative that under the false pretext of facilitating the legal migration Such offences strike at the core of public trust and reflect a disturbing trend prevalent in this region, viduals posing as travel facilitators exploit the aspirations of innocent citizens seeking opportunities abroad. These fraudulent activities not only cause severe financial and emotional distress ms. Therefore, individuals involved in such organized deceit must be dealt with firmly and investigating agency has sought the custodial fective recovery, verification of facts, No plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be o the present FIR. It goes without saying that in the instant case, the complainant has defrauded under the false facilitating the legal migration of his son to the United States It is befitting to mention here that while considering a plea for ibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interest(s). The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and ide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. It is imperative that AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.18 15:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- every person in the Society can expect an atmosphere free from foreboding & fear of any transgression. At this stage, there is no material on record to hold that material which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to be established a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it wo cause impediment in effective investigation. (1997) 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) 1039 as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) 8. attributed to the fair and thorough investigation the petitioner does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual matrix of the case in hand. Moreover, custodial interrogation of the -37209-2025 every person in the Society can expect an atmosphere free from foreboding & fear of any transgression. At this stage, there is no material on record to hold that prima facie case is not made out against the petitioner. material which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to be established a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it wo cause impediment in effective investigation. 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) 1039 as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) “6. We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation-oriented than questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the da subjected to third-degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible police officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring offences would not conduct themselves as offenders. In view of the gravity of the allegations attributed to the petitioner and the necessity of custodial interrogati fair and thorough investigation, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual matrix of the case in hand. Moreover, custodial interrogation of the 7 every person in the Society can expect an atmosphere free from foreboding & fear of any transgression. At this stage, there is no material on record to is not made out against the petitioner. The material which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to be established a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective investigation. In State v. Anil Sharma, 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) 1039, the Hon’ble Supreme Court held force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is oriented than questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the on knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible police officers would conduct themselves in a ible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring offences would not conduct themselves as offenders.” gravity of the allegations, the specific role necessity of custodial interrogation for a this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual matrix of the case in hand. Moreover, custodial interrogation of the every person in the Society can expect an atmosphere free from foreboding & fear of any transgression. At this stage, there is no material on record to The material which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to be established a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not uld necessarily v. Anil Sharma, Supreme Court held force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is oriented than questioning a suspect who is well- Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the on knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre- arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the nger of the person being degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible police officers would conduct themselves in a ible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring the specific role on for a this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual matrix of the case in hand. Moreover, custodial interrogation of the AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.18 15:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- petitioner is nec The petition is, thus, devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. 9. of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. 10. July 18, 202 Ajay -37209-2025 petitioner is necessary for an effective investigation & to unravel the truth. The petition is, thus, devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. Nothing said hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. , 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 8 essary for an effective investigation & to unravel the truth. The petition is, thus, devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. Nothing said hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No essary for an effective investigation & to unravel the truth. Nothing said hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.18 15:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document