CRM-M-34696-2026(O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 243 CRM-M-34696-2026(O&M) Decided on :07.07.2026 Sanjeev Kumar Singh . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Haryana and another . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Gourav Shrivastava, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Birender Bikram Attrey, Addl. A.G., Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 483 of the BNSS seeking regular bail in case FIR No. 117 dated 30.08.2025, registered under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the BNS (corresponding to Sections 420 and 120-B IPC), at Police Station Cyber Crime, Rewari, Haryana. 2. As per the case of the prosecution, complainant-namely, ₹ Ajeet Singh, was allegedly defrauded of an amount of 19,30,000/- through a cyber crime committed by the accused persons. Out of the said ₹ amount, 14,25,000/- was allegedly transferred fraudulently into the account of the partnership firm in the name of MACH Reco. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner that, in compliance of order dated 01.05.2026 passed by this Court in RASHMI 2026.07.09 10:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-34696-2026(O&M) 2 CRM-M-69531-2025, an amount of Rs.4,75,000/- lakhs, as attributable to all accused person, has been deposited. Thus, entire amount of Rs.14,25,000/-, with which Ajit Singh (complainant) was defrauded through cyber crime, now stands deposited by petitioner along with other co-accused. Counsel for the petitioner further submits that name of petitioner surfaced only on the basis of the disclosure statement of co- accused Nishikant Mishra, who has already been granted the concession of regular bail by this Court. It is further submitted that the other co- accused, namely, Sachin Gurjar, Nishikant Mishra and Surender Kumar Saini, have already been granted the concession of bail by this Court vide a common order dated 06.07.2026 passed in CRM-M-69531-2025 and other connected matters. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that the ₹ amount of 4,75,000/- allegedly falling to the share of the petitioner has already been returned to the complainant. In support thereof, reliance has been placed upon the notarized affidavit dated 25.01.2026 furnished by the complainant, Ajeet Singh, acknowledging receipt of an amount of ₹4,75,000/- on 21.05.2026 through RTGS bearing reference No. UTIBR52026052100356492. It is further submitted that, otherwise also, petitioner's father is aged about 80 years and is seriously ill and presently admitted in the ICU. RASHMI 2026.07.09 10:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-34696-2026(O&M) 3 5. On the other hand, learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Iqbal Singh, submits that the Investigating Officer, who is present in Court, is not aware of any settlement having been arrived at between the parties or of any amount having been returned by the petitioner to the complainant. 6. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the paper-book. 7. Be that as it may, this Court deems it appropriate to consider the submission made by learned counsel for the petitioner regarding repayment of the alleged amount to the complainant as genuine, particularly in view of the affidavit of the complainant (P-10) placed on record. At this stage, there is no reason to doubt the statement made by learned counsel for the petitioner at the Bar. 8. Considering the facts and circumstances of the present case, coupled with the fact that the petitioner has remained in custody for about four months and twenty-five days and that the conclusion of the trial is likely to take considerable time, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioner deserves to be extended the concession of regular bail. Accordingly, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, present petition is allowed. Petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/Illaqa Magistrate/Duty Magistrate concerned, if not required in any other case. RASHMI 2026.07.09 10:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-34696-2026(O&M) 4 9. Any observation made hereinabove shall not be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. Learned trial Court shall proceed to decide the case independently, on the basis of evidence available on record, in accordance with law and as expeditiously as possible. 10. However, it is clarified that in case the statement made by learned counsel for the petitioner regarding repayment of the amount to the complainant is found to be incorrect upon verification by the Investigating Officer, prosecution shall be at liberty to take appropriate steps in accordance with law, including seeking cancellation of bail. 11. Petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 07.07.2026 Rashmi Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RASHMI 2026.07.09 10:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document