CRM-M-21612-2026 (O&M) [1] IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-21612-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 Yadav Vijay Kumar Murugiah ………Petitioner Versus State of Haryana ..….Respondent CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Gagandeep Kaur, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Sahni, Addl. AG, Haryana. VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J (Oral). Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short `the BNSS’), is for the grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 5 dated 16.01.2025 under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short `the BNS’) and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act, registered at Police Station Cyber Crime, Jhajjar. 2. On a complaint submitted by one Rajnish Saroha, the present FIR was registered with the following allegations:- “Sir, I, Rajneesh Saroha, son of Shri Virendra Singh, resident of Sector-23, Sonipat, presently working at Jhajjar Power Plant Limited, Jharli, District Jhajjar, respectfully submit as under. That I am maintaining a Demat account with IDBI Bank and I regularly receive DALBIR SINGH 2026.07.22 14.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-21612-2026 (O&M) [2] investment related emails from the official email ID of IDBI Capital. That on one occasion, I received a link through a Telegram group. Upon clicking the said link, I was added to a WhatsApp group. That thereafter, I was induced to install a mobile application namely "AD-BIR CAPABLE" through WhatsApp. However, no confirmation or communication regarding the said application was ever received by me through any official email or SMS. That the persons operating the said group instructed me to click on the "Services" tab of the application and enter my personal details, including my name and mobile number. Thereafter, they provided me with various bank account details and induced me to deposit money in those accounts under the pretext of investment. I remained in contact with them through WhatsApp numbers 8520974106, 9676617496, and mobile number 9056193027. That acting upon their instructions, I transferred money from to time from my bank accounts, details whereof are as under: Rs.50,000/- on 17.12.2024 (UTR No. 435213809815), Rs.85,000/- on 23.12.2024 (UTR No. 524358573903), Rs.85,000/- (UTR No.524358627682), Rs.50,000/- (UTR No. 524358523313), Rs.50,000/- on 24.12.2024 (UTR No. 124359698978), Rs.47,000/- on 25.12.2024 (UTR No.324360215998), Rs.10,000/- on 26.12.2024 (UTR No. 324361800497), Rs.10,000/- on 26.12.2024 from another account (UTR No. 324361922950), Rs.7,98,000/- on 27.12.2024 (UTR No. SBINR52024122770191355), Rs.30,00,000/- on 03.01.2025, Rs.10,52,000/- (UTR No. DALBIR SINGH 2026.07.22 14.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-21612-2026 (O&M) [3] SBINR52025010370960357) ,Rs.33,35,000/- (UTR No. SBINR52025010370966396. That in total, I have transferred an amount of Rs.75,20,000/- (Rupees Seventy Five Lakhs Twenty Thousand only) to various accounts as directed by the said persons. When I demanded the return of my money, they further asked me to deposit additional funds and assured me that the entire amount along with profit would be returned. That thereafter, I realized that I had been cheated and defrauded by unknown persons who had gained my trust under false pretenses. I have attached copies of WhatsApp chats and bank statements of my accounts in support of my complaint. I have also lodged a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) bearing Application No.21301250002877. It is therefore most respectfully prayed that the unknown accused persons be identified and traced; My defrauded amount be recovered. Strict legal action be taken against the culprits in accordance with law. It is further requested that my complaint may kindly be kept confidential.” 3. The petitioner was arrested on 18.07.2025 and it was found that a sum of Rs.22,35,000/- had been deposited in the Bank account of a firm of which the petitioner is a Director. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated. He submits that the petitioner has absolutely no concern with the transactions, he simply being a Director in the firm. Learned counsel submits DALBIR SINGH 2026.07.22 14.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-21612-2026 (O&M) [4] that even otherwise, the petitioner has been in custody for the last more than one year, he having been arrested on 18.07.2025. 4.1. Learned counsel submits that no recovery has to be made from the petitioner; investigation stands completed; out of a total 7 witnesses, not even one has been examined; the antecedents of the petitioner are clean and trial will take a sufficiently long time and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. 5. Per contra, learned counsel representing the State has opposed the bail petition stating that if the petitioner is released on bail, he may try to influence and threaten the witnesses and may even abscond. 6. I have considered the submissions made by the counsel for the parties. 7. No doubt, the complainant is stated to have been duped of a huge amount of Rs.75,20,000/-. Out of the said amount, a sum of Rs.22,35,000/- is stated to have been deposited in a Bank account of one IDBI Bank Infinity Enterprises Firm, of which the petitioner is stated to be a Director. Whether he was actually involved in the offence or not, shall be determined when the trial concludes. The antecedents of the petitioner are clean, no other criminal case having been registered against him. Investigation stands completed. Final report stands submitted. Out of a total 7 witnesses, not even a single witness has been examined. The trial will take a sufficiently long time and therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. DALBIR SINGH 2026.07.22 14.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-21612-2026 (O&M) [5] 8. In view of the aforementioned facts and circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/Duty Magistrate. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) 21.07.2026 JUDGE ds Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DALBIR SINGH 2026.07.22 14.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document