Created by Fuzzy Cloud

Information Technology Act, 2000

335 judgments · newest first · showing 1–200

SARFAROZ KHAN NAUSHAD KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sarfaroz Khan Naushad Khan, was charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 for alleged forced sexual relations, stalking, and threats against a divorced woman who had previously been in a consensual …

DHIRENDRA S/O. DATTATRAY PURIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant filed a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking quashment of an FIR registered for alleged offences under IPC Sections 354-D and 34 and IT Act Section 67. The FIR alleged that the co-accused, a relative of the applicant, sent obscene photographs, threatening messages and an …

ASLAM MEHMOOD QURESHIversusDISTRICT MAGISTRATE JALNA AND OTHERS

RULE ABSOLUTE

The petitioner, Aslam Mehmood Qureshi, was detained for twelve months under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981 (MPDA) on the ground that he was a “dangerous person”. The detention order was issued on 27 January 2026, six months after the last offences (registered on 1 …

RAJENDRAKUMAR KISHANLAL JAISWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Rajendrakumar Kishanlal Jaiswal filed a criminal writ petition seeking a court direction to register offences under the Cyber Law and the Indian Penal Code against respondents 4 and 5. The police had already recorded three non‑cognizable reports at Badnapur and Kadim Jalna police stations …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicant, XYZ, filed an application seeking cancellation of bail granted to Respondent No.2, who was charged with offences under Sections 363, 366-A, 376(3) and 506 of the IPC and Sections 4, 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The bail order imposed a condition that the accused not contact the victim …

VIDYA BRIJBHUSHAN GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant sought quashing of an FIR (Crime No. 0162 of 2018) and a subsequent charge sheet and RCC proceeding (No. 1722 of 2024) relating to offences under Section 66(C) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Section 201 of the IPC. The parties had earlier resolved their dispute through …

ANUJ SATENDRA SAXENAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

Anuj Satendra Saxena applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a digital fraud case involving the deposit and immediate withdrawal of Rs 4.03 crore, alleged under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. …

JEEVAN KARYAPPA BIJJANDA ALIAS B. K. JEEVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Jeevan Karyappa Bijjanda, was arrested on 22‑12‑2024 in connection with a fraud involving the diversion of approximately Rs 1.99 crore from a government department, allegedly facilitated by his wife, an accounts clerk. The prosecution alleged that the applicant received the proceeds …

GORAKH POPAT BHAWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Gorakh Bhawal applied for anticipatory bail in a cyber fraud case where an informant was deceived into transferring Rs. 1.10 crore via WhatsApp messages allegedly sent from a number impersonating a factory chairman. The FIR named unknown persons, but the prosecution relied on witness statements that …

HANMANT RAJU JABDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Hanmant Raju Jabde applied for regular bail in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the Information Technology Act. The applicant had previously been granted bail for an earlier FIR involving sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act. The present FIR, registered …

SUNNY SATISH PATOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sunny Patole, filed an application to quash FIR No.442 of 2016 and related charge‑sheet and special case pending before the Sessions Court, which alleged offences under IPC, POCSO Act and the IT Act. The victim, respondent No.2, submitted an affidavit stating she was a minor at the …

CHANDAN DIGAMBAR PAWASKARversusTANVI DATTARAJ GAD

Disposed of

The High Court of Bombay at Goa heard an appeal by Chandan Digambar Pawaskar challenging a trial court order that granted him only weekend and vacation custody of his six‑year‑old son, rejecting his claim for full custody. Pawaskar alleged the mother, Tanvi Dattaraj Gad, was unfit due to neglect, an …

PRASHANT RAJU JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Prashant Raju Jadhav, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Information Technology Act. He was accused of accompanying another accused to withdraw Rs.5 lakh, which was allegedly …

BANDU HARIBA RATHODversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Bandu Hariba Rathod was arrested on 5 June 2025 in connection with a fraud case (Crime No.378/2025) involving alleged receipt of Rs.42,00,000 through his bank account, allegedly at the behest of co‑accused Tejas Bhalerao. The applicant contended that he was merely a conduit, providing account …

VITTHAL VISHNU JOGversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Vitthal Vishnu Jog applied for regular bail in a case (Crime No.1343/2025) involving alleged cyber‑harassment under Sections 75(3), 78 and 351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The applicant claimed the allegations stemmed from a …

DHANANJAY @ DANY TOKEN ROYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Dhananjay Roy, was arrested in connection with a fraud case (Crime No.378 of 2025) involving the provision of fictitious bank account details to co‑accused Kshitij Sutar, who used them to receive Rs.3.5 crore from a senior citizen. He is charged under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 351(2) …

SURAJ TATYARAM SAYYKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Suraj Tatyaram Sayykar applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged fraud under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 351(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(c), 66(d), 43 of the IT Act, 2000. The charge‑sheet attributes to him a limited role of providing his bank account for …

ANITA DASHARATH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Anita Dasharath Jadhav, accused No.5 in Crime No. 940 of 2024, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under multiple IPC sections and Section 66C of the IT Act. The applicant argued that co‑accused Kashmira Sandip Pawar (Accused No.1) and …

RADHA YUVRAJ ZALKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Radha Yuvraj Zalke, accused No.4 in Crime No. 940 of 2024, charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(c) of the IT Act, 2000. The applicant sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

AMAR APPASO SURYAWANSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA ANED ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Amar Appaso Suryawanshi, was charged under Sections 376(2)(n), 506 read with 34 of the IPC, and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act for alleged sexual assault and intimidation. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC after the Sessions Judge rejected his earlier bail …

SHEETALKUMAR SUDHAKAR MANEREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The petitioner, Sheetalkumar Manere, challenged a July 2025 order of a Judicial Magistrate that directed further investigation under Section 173(8) of the Cr.P.C. against him and Mahesh Oza, based on an application filed by the complainant, Sanjay Ghodawat. The court examined whether a proposed …

TEJAS RAHUL BHALERAOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tejas Rahul Bhalerao, sought regular bail for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 relating to a large-scale digital arrest scam. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was complicit in defrauding a retired professor of Rs.3.57 …

MOHAMMAD JAVED HAFIZ SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Mohammad Javed Hafiz Shaikh, accused No.2 in a case involving alleged assault and sexual offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. …

MANOJ THANSIGH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Manoj Thansigh Jadhav, a co-accused in CR No.63 of 2025, applied for bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He was alleged to have received approximately Rs.32 lakh as proceeds of crime in a fraud involving the company ‘Open Hands’, violating Sections 318(4), 316(2) …

TABISH ASGAR ALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Tabish Asgar Ali, was arrested as accused No.2 in a case involving the creation of IP addresses and the generation of fraudulent birth certificates using a residential proxy purchased by accused No.1. The offences alleged include sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340 of the Bharatiya …

SURAJ THANSIGH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. The applicant, Suraj …

RAKESH S/O RAJENDRA PRASAD KHETANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

ANTICIPATORY BAIL REJECTED

The applicant, Rakesh Khetan, filed four separate anticipatory bail applications under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking transit bail for alleged cyber‑fraud offences registered in Assam, Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat. He claimed that his SIM card was misused by …

RAKESH S/O RAJENDRA PRASAD KHETANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL REJECTED

The applicant, Rakesh Khetan, filed four separate anticipatory bail applications under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking transit bail for alleged cyber‑fraud offences registered in Assam, Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat. He claimed that his SIM card was misused by …

RAKESH S/O RAJENDRA PRASAD KHETANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

ANTICIPATORY BAIL REJECTED

Rakesh Khetan filed four separate anticipatory bail applications under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking transit bail for alleged cyber‑fraud offences registered in Assam, Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat. The FIRs allege that amounts were transferred to his account …

RAKESH S/O RAJENDRA PRASAD KHETANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

ANTICIPATORY BAIL REJECTED

Rakesh Khetan filed four separate anticipatory bail applications under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking transit bail for alleged cyber‑fraud offences registered in Assam, Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat. The FIRs allege that amounts were transferred to his account …

TABIS-UR-REHMANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Tabis‑Ur‑Rehman, who was implicated in a cyber‑fraud case involving alleged transfer of Rs 49 lakh through a Binance crypto payment link. The prosecution relied on WhatsApp chats linking the applicant with co‑accused Gaurav and Asad …

GANESH KASHYAPversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 3 OTHERS

Ganesh Kashyap filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash an FIR dated 30‑07‑2026 under Sections 69, 351(3) and 352 of the Uttar Pradesh B.N.S. and Section 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and also sought mandamus to restrain his arrest and any coercive …

AKSHAY MADAN VARATHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Accused No.2, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with CR No.568 of 2025, which alleged his participation in the suicide of the prosecutrix and the forwarding of a photograph of her with another accused. The charges …

SAIDAN ANSARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Saidan Ansari, applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 378 of 2026) under Sections 318(4), 317(4) of the IPC and Section 66D of the IT Act, alleging that his bank account was misused by a villager named Shahid who paid a nominal fee for its use. He contended that he is a victim …

SAMEER ANSARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Sameer Ansari, applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 378 of 2026) involving alleged cyber fraud under Sections 318(4), 317(4) of the IPC and Section 66D of the IT Act. He contended that his bank account was misused by a villager named Shahid, who paid him Rs.500 and used the …

MANJEET KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Manjeet Kumar applied for bail in a criminal case (No. 146 of 2026) under Section 318(4) of the BNS and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, alleging involvement in a financial fraud. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that no money was ever transferred to his bank account, and …

MOHD IRFANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Mohd Irfan, who is charged under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 317(2), 340(2) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act in Crime No. 276 of 2026. The applicant sought bail during the pendency of …

NITESH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Nitesh Kumar applied for bail in Criminal Case No. 385 of 2026, charged under multiple sections of the B.N.S. Act and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act. The applicant had no prior criminal record, and a co‑accused, Tejas Pal, had already been released on bail in a similar case. The court …

KRISHNA NARAYAN TIWARI AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Krishna Narayan Tiwari and Antima Krishna Narayan Tiwari, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with CR No.342 of 2024, which alleged offences under several IPC sections and the IT Act, including extortion, blackmail, and threats. The …

MRS SANJEEVANI NILESH PATANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Krishna Narayan Tiwari and Antima Krishna Narayan Tiwari, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with CR No.342 of 2024, which alleged offences under several IPC sections and the IT Act, including extortion, blackmail, and threats. The …

ANUPAM VERMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Anupam Verma filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition seeking quashing of an FIR alleging forgery of remand papers and unlawful benefit. The petitioner claimed false implication and asked for an interim stay of investigation. The respondents argued that the FIR disclosed prima facie offences and …

SARTHAK SUDESH SANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No. 72 of 2026 and the accompanying chargesheet, alleging that the dispute had been settled and the petitioner was not named in the FIR. A consent affidavit dated 11‑09‑2026 …

GURSHARANJOT SINGH RANDHAWA @ GURU RANDHAWAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash FIR No. 70 of 2026 and related proceedings for alleged offences under Sections 296 and 353 of the BNSS, Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Section 6 of the …

THE INDIAN EXPRESS P LTDversusSanskar Singhaniya

ABSOLUTE

The Indian Express Ltd. filed a suit alleging trademark infringement and passing off against Sanskar Singhaniya and others, claiming the defendants were using marks and domain names deceptively similar to its registered "THE INDIAN EXPRESS", "BHARAT EXPRESS" and the "flame-of-hope" marks. The …

VINAY SAHANIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Vinay Sahani applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 711 of 2026) where he was charged under IPC sections 318(4), 351(3), 352, 61(2) and IT Act sections 66(C) and 66(D). The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, that no money was transferred to his account, and that the FIR …

WALI MOHAMMAD AJMUDDIN MULANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application under Section 439 CrPC filed by a 22‑year‑old accused arrested for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act, the IT Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecutrix, a 16‑year‑old girl, alleged a consensual …

ADITYA DAYANAND RANAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Aditya Dayanand Rana, accused in a cyber‑fraud case involving deception, extortion and the transmission of obscene material under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. The prosecution alleged that Rana, using his …

KAUSAR YUNUS SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Applicant, Kausar Yunus Shaikh, was the original complainant in a prosecution filed by Nagpada Police Station, Mumbai, against Respondent No.2 under Sections 376 and 328 of the IPC and Section 66(1) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Applicant had applied for further investigation …

MAYANK PURUSHOTTAM GUPTAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Mayank Purushottam Gupta, who was charged with cheating, breach of trust, and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Maharashtra Protection of Interest …

AMAN SHEKHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Aman Shekh was arrested in connection with Crime No. 378 of 2026, charged under Sections 318(4) and 317(4) of the Indian Penal Code (BNS) and Section 66‑D of the Information Technology Act. He contended that he is a labourer who was merely used as a mule by co‑accused and has no criminal record. The …

VINOD KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Vinod Kumar applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 238 of 2026) involving offences under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act. The applicant has no prior criminal record. The learned counsel highlighted that a …

VISHAL PAWARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Vishal Pawar applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 222 of 2026) involving offences under Sections 318(4), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 336(3), 340(2), 338 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act. The applicant had no prior criminal record. The learned counsel …

ARVIND KUMAR SHUKLAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad entertained an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case involving alleged misappropriation of excess pension funds and a violation of Section 66D of the Information Technology Act. The applicant, an elderly and …

JAYKUMAR KISHOR BIDICHANDANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

Jaykumar Kishor Bidichandani was arrested for allegedly accessing pornographic websites and uploading the personal details of a victim and her family, leading to harassment. He was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. The …

CHETAN SANJAY MAHAJANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code filed by Chetan Sanjay Mahajan, accused No.3 in a fraud case involving the ‘Open Hands’ investment scheme. The prosecution alleged that the accused participated in a syndicate that amassed Rs.26.73 lakhs, …

ANUJ YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

Anuj Yadav was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act for offences alleged to have occurred in Surajpur, Gautam Buddh Nagar. He applied for bail during the pendency of the trial. The court examined the facts, the criminal history of …

ANURAGversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Anurak, who was arrested in connection with Crime No. 237 of 2026 under Sections 318(4), 61(2) of the CrPC and Section 66‑D of the Information Technology Act. The applicant pleaded innocence, claiming he was falsely implicated in a …

NAVED MALIKversusSTATE OF U.P.

Naved Malik, charged under several IPC provisions and Section 66D of the IT Act, applied for enlargement of bail after his first bail plea was rejected on 22‑04‑2026. He argued that a co‑accused, Raghav Rohila, was later granted bail on similar charges, and therefore he should be released on the …

ANKIT KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Ankit Kumar was charged in Crime No. 380 of 2026 under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 339) and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The applicant contended that there was no cogent evidence linking him to the alleged online gaming offence and …

PREET TUSHAR TRIVEDIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Preet Tushar Trivedi, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 119 of 2025) alleged that he transferred Rs. 9.40 lakh from a complainant's crypto wallet without consent, violating Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of …

RUFAS DAVID TUPDLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Rufas David Tupdal, accused of rape, criminal intimidation and publishing an obscene video under Sections 376, 506 IPC and 67A IT Act, had been in jail for over three years. The prosecution alleged he forced sexual intercourse with a student, recorded it, and disseminated the video via a WhatsApp …

TARUN VISHWANATH SHENAIversusTHR UNION OF INDIA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Amit Suresh Dube and Tarun Vishwanath Shenai, who were alleged to have operated an illegal call centre that impersonated U.S. authorities to defraud U.S. citizens, launder money through hawala and cryptocurrency, and violate multiple statutes. The …

AMIT SURESH DUBEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Amit Suresh Dube and Tarun Vishwanath Shenai, who were alleged to have operated an illegal call centre that impersonated U.S. authorities to defraud U.S. citizens, launder money through hawala and cryptocurrency, and violate multiple statutes. The …

PARAS VIJAYKUMAR LUFFAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Paras Vijaykumar Luffa applied for bail in a case involving alleged cyber fraud under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The prosecution alleged that amounts of Rs.50,000 and Rs.49,900 were debited from an …

VISHAL TEJHBAHADUR YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications filed by Vishal Jadhav and Durgesh Sarwjeet Singh, accused of operating an illegal call centre that allegedly defrauded Canadian nationals. The prosecution charged them under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of …

DURGESH SARWJET SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications filed by Vishal Yadav and Durgesh Singh, accused of operating an illegal call centre that allegedly defrauded Canadian nationals. They were charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of Corruption Act, the …

GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed To be withdrawn

The petitioner, Gandhi Automation Pvt. Ltd., filed a writ petition challenging the registration of a criminal case (Cr.No.202 of 2019) under Sections 408, 420, 204 of the IPC and Sections 66 and 43 of the IT Act. The police had completed investigation and filed a charge‑sheet before the Judicial …

ASHVINBHAI HAKABHAI KATHADBHAI JALONDHARAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered a regular bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a FIR alleging offences under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 318(4) and 3(5) of the BNSS and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act, 2000. The …

ASHISH DIPAKBHAI GOHELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Ashish Dipakbhai Gohel, who was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case involving the receipt and transfer of Rs.2.10 lakh and a monthly commission …

JAYSUKH ARJANBHAI BY CASTE JIVANI (PATEL)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Jaysukh Arjanbhai, who was charged under Sections 61, 316(2), 318(2), 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(D) of the Information …

ASHWAJIT ANAND BAGADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered two anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC and Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita on behalf of Ashwajit Anand Bagade and Kishor Mohan Karade, who were implicated in a cyber‑offence (CR No.819 of 2024) involving sections …

KISHOR MOHAN KARADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered two anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC and Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita by Ashwajit Anand Bagade and Kishor Mohan Karade, who were alleged to have participated in cyber‑offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 316(5), …

VEDANT JAGANNATH KONDAMWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Vedant Jagannath Kondamwar, who was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the IT Act for allegedly recording a video of a minor self‑assaulting during a Snapchat call and extorting money by threatening to publish the video. The …

MAYURSINH MAHIPATSINH VAGHELAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a charge‑sheet was filed for multiple offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act. The State opposed bail, arguing the applicant’s …

AMIT HANUMANT JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered anticipatory bail applications filed by Amit Hanumant Jadhav and Vyanktesh Jeevan Chandekar, who were accused in FIR No. 118 of 2025 for alleged diversion of proprietary "TWAT Catalyst Technology" of Priyaanjas OPC Pvt. Ltd. The offences alleged were under Sections 3(5) and …

VYANKTESH JEEVAN CHANDEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered anticipatory bail applications filed by Amit Hanumant Jadhav and Vyanktesh Jeevan Chandekar, who were accused in FIR No. 118 of 2025 for alleged diversion of proprietary "TWAT Catalyst Technology" of Priyaanjas OPC Pvt. Ltd. The offences alleged were under Sections 3(5) and …

JAYANT GOVIND CHANDORKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Dr. Jayant Govind Chandorkar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in Crime No. 118 of 2025, filed under Sections 3(5) and 316(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 43(b), 43(j), 66 and 72 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 for allegedly diverting the ‘TWAT Catalyst …

SANDIPAN SUBIRKUMAR CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner filed a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking quash of FIR No. 26 of 2010 and related charge‑sheet for offences under IPC and the IT Act. The FIR arose from a civil dispute between the petitioner (former …

JATIN PRAFULBHAI KAKKADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat entertained an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Jatin Prafulbhai Kakkad, who was charged under Sections 318(4), 317(4), 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(d) of the Information …

HEMANT DAYARAM BARKADEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered a successive regular bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Hemant Dayaram Barkade, the secretary of an NGO, after a charge‑sheet was filed for alleged cyber fraud under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

SHAHNAVAZ S/O HUSEN ABDUL KADAR SAIYAD(AS PER ORDER)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Shahnavaz, who was arrested in connection with a cyber‑crime FIR alleging offences under Sections 318(2), 318(4), 319(2) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

KESHAV KUMAR SHASHI BHUSHAN SINHAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC for an alleged cheating offence punishable under IPC Section 420 and IT Act Sections 66(c) and 66(d). The complainant alleged that the applicant received Rs 7,88,900 transferred to his bank account in 2019 after being deceived by a …

Md. Ahsan @ Md. EhshanversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Ahsan, was arrested on 6 February 2026 for allegedly supplying a SIM card to co‑accused Mandeep Kumar, which was used in a cyber‑crime. He faces charges under multiple sections of the BNS 2023, the Telecommunication Act 2023 and the Information Technology Act 2000. The petitioner …

RAVIKUMAR RAMESHCHAND UNDHADversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Ravikumar Rameshchand Undhad, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a chargesheet was filed for alleged cyber fraud involving receipt of commission. The State opposed bail, arguing the seriousness of the offences and …

Rajram Kumar @ Rajaram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Rajram Kumar was arrested during a police raid on alleged cyber criminals and charged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged possession of mobile phones, ATM cards, and personal documents, while the petitioner contended …

SHAURYA SUNIL KUMAR SINGHversusCENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

2026 INSC 666Dismissed

The appellant, Shaurya Sunil Kumar Singh, was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case involving a mule company and was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of Corruption Act and the IT Act. After being remanded, the investigating agency filed a charge‑sheet on 2 September …

Abhishek Kumar Singh @ Dular KashyapversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Abhishek Kumar Singh and Shashank Kumar Singh, were arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case (Bhagalpur Cyber P.S. Case No. 04 of 2026) alleging offences under Sections 318(4) and 111(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act. The …

Ravi Raja @ Ravi Kumar @ Ravi RanaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Ravi Raja and Ritu Kumari, were named in an FIR for offences under IPC sections 354A, 354D, 504, 506, 34 and IT Act section 67, arising from alleged love messages, threats and the viral posting of the informant's photographs on Facebook. The informant had given her mobile number to …

Khurshed AlamversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Khurshed Alam applied for bail in a criminal case (Majhauliya PS Case No.247 of 2026) involving offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 303(2), 317(4), 317(5), 111(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Sections 66, 66(C), 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged that …

Niranjan SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The Patna High Court considered a bail application filed by Niranjan Sharma, who was arrested in connection with a cyber fraud case (PS Case No. 56/2026) involving offences under Sections 115(2), 117(2), 318(4), 132, 111, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act. The …

Vikash ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vikash Chaudhary, applied for bail in a cyber‑crime case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Information Technology Act, 2000. He contended that he was innocent, that no incriminating material was found in his possession, and that he had no …

Suraj Singh @ Suraj Kumar Singh @ Suraj Singh RajputversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Suraj Singh, was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case involving fraudulent transactions purportedly linked to government tenders. He is charged under Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, …

Anil Kumar MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Anil Kumar Mandal, applied for bail in a cyber‑crime case (Bhagalpur Cyber PS Case No. 101 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Section 318(4) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act. He claimed innocence, stating that …

Praveen Kumar Giri @ Parbeen Kumar Giri @ Praveen KumarversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

Petitioner Praveen Kumar Giri was arrested in connection with a cyber‑crime case (Gopalganj Cyber P.S. Case No. 85 of 2026) and charged under several sections of the BNS, the Information Technology Act and the Aadhaar Act. The prosecution’s case relied on a cabin seized from a CSP centre belonging …

Manohar Kumar SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Manohar Kumar Sharma, a grocery shop owner, was arrested on 3 April 2026 in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS and the Information Technology Act for allegedly forging Aadhaar and other identity documents. The petitioner applied for regular bail, claiming innocence …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar was arrested in February 2025 for allegedly creating and circulating obscene photographs and videos of an informant's daughter on social media and for threatening the informant and his wife. He was charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act (B.N.S.) and …

Anish @ Anish Kumar @ SandulversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Anish Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a cyber fraud case (Bhojpur Cyber P.S. Case No. 52 of 2025) alleged under Sections 318(4) and 319 of the B.N.S. read with Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. He asserted innocence, clean antecedents and argued that …

Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Kumar, was arrested on 22 January 2026 in connection with a FIR alleging offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 for alleged cyber‑fraud. The prosecution claimed a mobile phone was recovered from him, while the defence …

Santosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Santosh Kumar was named in an FIR for allegedly uploading obscene photographs of a married informant on Facebook, alleged under Sections 75(2), 79 and 356(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 67 and 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The petitioner claimed the Facebook ID …

Rajan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajan Kumar, was named in an FIR for alleged cyber fraud involving loan offers at low interest rates, charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. The FIR alleged that a UCO Bank Platinum Rupay Card, claimed to …

Mandeep Kumar @ Mandeep Singh @ RishuversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Mandeep Kumar was arrested on 6 February 2026 in connection with a cyber‑crime case alleging that he operated a SIM‑box network and possessed numerous electronic devices and cash. The petitioner sought bail, claiming a clean antecedent and that the FIR was fabricated, with no material evidence …

Sajid ParwezversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sajid Parwez, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in connection with a cyber‑crime case (Motihari Cyber P.S. Case No. 111 of 2025) involving alleged misuse of a bank account and offences under Sections 303(2), 318(4), 319(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act …

PRAKASHBHAI @LALO GOVINDBHAI PAMPANIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Prakashbhai @Lalo Govindbhai Pampamiya, filed a regular bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after a chargesheet was filed for alleged offences under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 54 of the BNS and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology …

Surendra Kumar Yadav @ Surendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Surendra Kumar Yadav applied for bail in a criminal case (PS Jaynagar Case No. 276 of 2025) involving alleged sexual exploitation and the creation and viral distribution of a video, charged under Sections 76, 79, 308(1), 351(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 67(A) of the …

BHOLA KUMAR @ BHOLA BHAITHAversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Bhola Kumar, was accused of stealing a mobile phone and using it to withdraw funds from the informant's bank account via UPI, leading to charges under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. He filed an anticipatory bail application, claiming …

ABHIJIT ARUN GADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL REJECTED

The applicant, Abhijit Arun Gade, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 66E and 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for allegedly taking and publishing objectionable photos and videos of Respondent No.2 after inducing a …

Chandrabali SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Chandrabali Singh was arrested in connection with alleged cyber‑fraud involving the operation of sophisticated SIM‑box devices. The prosecution alleged his participation based on information from the Sarthi portal and alleged possession of devices, but no material was recovered from him and no …

Mithilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Mithilesh Kumar and Mukesh Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. and the Information Technology Act, alleging involvement in cyber crime and fraud. The prosecution presented a large quantity of material recovered from the scene, …

Akash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Akash Kumar, was arrested in connection with a cyber‑crime case (Sheikhpura Cyber P.S. Case No. 5 of 2026) alleging violations of several provisions of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The prosecution …

SASARAM NONIYAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Sasaram Noniya, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release in a cyber‑fraud case (Case Crime No. 46 of 2025) that also involves offences under Sections 303(2), 317(2), 317(5), 318(4), 61(2) of the BNS Act and Section 66D …

Vikram Singh @ Vikram KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vikram Singh was charged under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 319(2), 338, 336 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 for opening a mule account and diverting Rs. 30 lakh to his own account. He filed a second application for regular bail after the first …

Rukhsar ParveenversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, three women and a man, filed an application seeking quashment of FIR No. 501 of 2020 registered at Bairiya Police Station for offences under Sections 323, 341, 504, 406, 420, 120B and 384 of the IPC and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. They contended that the dispute …

Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

WITHDRAWN

The petitioner, Golu Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a complaint case alleging offences under Sections 126(2), 318(4), 64 of the BNS Act and Sections 67, 67A of the IT Act. He claimed the allegations were false, that the relationship with the complainant was …

Manish Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar Jha filed a petition challenging the FIR registered on 10-11-2025 under Section 64(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act. The petitioner alleged that the private photographs and videos presented by the prosecution were …

Rupam KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rupam Kumari applied for regular bail in a session trial concerning alleged extortion, sexual exploitation, and blackmail carried out by her husband, Ranjan Kumar, against an informant between 2021 and 2025. The prosecution alleged that the husband, with the petitioner’s assistance, extracted …

JITENDRA SAMADHIYAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jitendra Samadhiya, who was in custody for offences under IPC sections 363, 323, 376, POCSO Act sections 3 and 4, and IT Act section 67. The applicant claimed innocence, alleging that the alleged victim, an 18‑year‑old, had consented to the …

AJAY KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Ajay Kumar, who was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 111(2)(kha), 318(4), 61(2) of the IPC, the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019 and Section 66D of the IT Act. The applicant contended that he was falsely …

Pranav Suman @ Pranav MishraversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, an 18‑year‑old student, was arrested in a case alleging offences under Sections 77, 78, 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act, Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act and Section 12 of the POCSO Act. The allegations involve him threatening suicide, sending …

Tinku KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Tinku Kumar, was arrested on 22 January 2026 in connection with a FIR dated 21 January 2026 alleging offences under several sections of the BNS Act and Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act, relating to an alleged cyber‑fraud. The prosecution’s case is that the …

Vikash Patel @ Vikash Kumar @ Guggu @ GujjuversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Vikash Patel applied for anticipatory bail in a cyber‑fraud case (Case No. 58 of 2023) where he was implicated based on statements of co‑accused arrested from a rented house in Nawada. The prosecution alleges that Patel was part of an organized gang committing offences under IPC sections 379, 419, …

VINAY SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Vinay Singh applied for bail in a criminal case involving alleged offences under Sections 69, 351(3) BNS and 66‑E of the Information Technology Act. The applicant claimed innocence, arguing that the FIR was lodged three years after the alleged incident, there was no recovery of any indecent …

Subodh Kumar@ Subodh ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Subodh Kumar and Vinod Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a police case alleging involvement in a cyber‑fraud gang that withdrew money from ATMs using counterfeit cards. The prosecution’s case is based primarily on the confession of a co‑accused, Mithun …

Vinod ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Subodh Kumar and Vinod Chaudhary, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a police case alleging involvement in a cyber‑fraud gang that withdrew money from ATMs using counterfeit cards. The prosecution’s case is based primarily on the confession of a co‑accused, Mithun …

Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Chandan Kumar petitioned for regular bail in a case registered under several sections of the B.N.S. and Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged that Irfan Ansari used Kumar's bank account to receive and withdraw Rs. 2,00,000 as part of a cyber‑fraud scheme, …

FAIZAN @ BABLUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Faizan @ Bablu, accused of offences under Sections 376, 354, 384, 506 IPC and Section 67(a) of the IT Act, filed an application under Section 207 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking the sealed pen‑drive containing a video of the victim. The trial court rejected the application, …

SURAJ SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Suraj Singh, who was arrested in connection with a case involving multiple offences under the BNS and Section 66D of the IT Act. The applicant claimed innocence and …

Mohammad KaishversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Mohammad Kaish was arrested in a cyber fraud case involving the illegal withdrawal of money from an unknown person's account, with Rs. 2,68,300 recovered from the accused. He sought regular bail, claiming innocence despite having two prior criminal antecedents and being in custody since …

SMT NIDHI CHOUDHARYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Petitioner Smt Nidhi Choudhary challenged an ex‑parte judgment of the Family Court that declared her second marriage void. The High Court examined two earlier appeals, one against the ex‑parte judgment and another against a subsequent judgment rejecting her condonation of delay. It found that the …

AKHAND PRATAP SINGH @ VIKKI SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Akhand Pratap Singh, who was charged with offences under multiple sections of the same Act and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act. The applicant claimed …

NITISH KUMAR DWIVEDIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the CrPC for Nitish Kumar Dwivedi, who was charged in a cyber‑crime case involving alleged money laundering and offences under Sections 318(4), 308(2), 61(2) of the IPC and Section 66‑D of the IT Act. The applicant argued that …

AVINASHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Avinash, who was arrested in a cyber‑crime case (Crime No.34 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 318(2), 319(2), 3(5), 338, 308(6) of the B.N.S. and Sections 66‑C …

DINESH JAINversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Dinesh Jain under Section 482 of the BNSS in a cyber‑fraud case (Crime No. 7 of 2025) involving alleged fraud under Section 318(4) BNS and Section 66D of the IT Act. The applicant argued that he was falsely implicated, was …

AVANISHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Avanish, who was arrested in a cyber‑fraud case (Case Crime No. 20 of 2025) involving alleged violations of Sections 318(4), 336(3), 340(2), 317(2), 61(2) of the BNS and …

AZIMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Aziz in a case registered as Crime No. 227 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 64, 351(2) of the IPC, Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act, and Section 67 of the IT Act. The applicant claimed innocence, stating the FIR was lodged eight …

Kundan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners – Kundan Kumar, Vikash Kumar and Ranvir Kumar – were arrested in Giriyak, Nalanda on suspicion of involvement in a cyber‑fraud scheme, with the police recovering mobile phones from them. They were charged under several sections of the Bihar Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act …

Upendra Singh @ UtkarshversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Upendra Singh, sought bail in a cyber‑crime case (Case No. 45 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The prosecution alleged that the informant received a phone call …

XXXversusThe State Of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, a 16‑year‑old juvenile, was charged with gang‑rape under Section 376(D) of the IPC and related offences under the POCSO Act. After preliminary assessment he was found physically and mentally mature and was tried as an adult, but his regular bail petition was rejected by the Children …

SHUBHAM RAIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Shubham Rai was arrested in a cyber‑crime case (Crime No. 43 of 2025) under several provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, asserting that the recovered cash and mobile phone belonged to him and that there was no …

Nitesh Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Nitesh Kumar Jha, was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case alleging impersonation of the owner of WEFALC Company and promising investors a four‑fold return, leading to charges under IPC sections 420, 379, 467, 471, 506, 34 and IT Act section 66(D). He contended that he was …

Salu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Salu Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple provisions of the BNSS, the Information Technology Act and the POCSO Act, alleging that he had taken photographs of a minor class‑mate, defamed her and shared the images on social media. The prosecution argued that the …

ASHISHBHAI ASHOKBHAI DHADIYA @ GHADIYAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ashishbhai Dhadiya, a Relationship Manager of RBL Bank’s Vesu branch, was charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(D) of the IT Act for allegedly opening eleven current accounts on instructions from a main accused and receiving commission. The …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ravi Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after the police linked him to a cyber‑fraud case based on a money transfer to his PhonePe account discovered during the interrogation of Ankit Kumar. The prosecution alleged that Ravi Kumar received proceeds of fraudulent ATM withdrawals and cyber‑fraud …

Md. Firoz @ Sonu Devan @ Firoj AlamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Firoz, was named in an FIR for alleged rape of a woman over 18 years old and for capturing and threatening to disseminate photographs and videos, offences punishable under Section 64 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(E) of the Information Technology Act. He …

NIMESH ASHOK PADVEversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Nimesh Ashok Padve, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after a charge‑sheet was filed for alleged cyber‑fraud offences punishable under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 318(4), 319(2), 61(2) & 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and …

Sandeep Kumar @ DabluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sandeep Kumar, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR alleged that he printed and pasted obscene photographs of the informant’s daughter and other girls, offences punishable under sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Information Technology Act. He argued that the …

Kundan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kundan Singh was arrested on 5 June 2024 in connection with a case alleging that he uploaded an obscene video of a victim on Facebook and Instagram and demanded Rs. 3,00,000 for its deletion. The FIR listed offences under IPC sections 354(D), 500, 509, 384, 504 and IT Act sections 67, 67(A). The …

Vivek KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Vivek Kumar applied for regular bail in a cyber‑fraud case involving alleged fraudulent operation of a current account of M/s Shambhu Fish Supplier. The prosecution alleged that between January and February 2025 the account received over 11,800 small‑value credits amounting to Rs. 1.59 crore and …

Badal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Badal Kumar petitioned for bail in a cyber‑crime case (PS‑Case No.51 of 2025) involving offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. The police alleged that a mobile number used by Badal was involved in a fraud, leading to a raid on his brother …

NIKITA SHARMAversusSTATE OF UP AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Nikita Sharma, filed a writ petition under Article 227 seeking a direction that the Additional District Judge (POCSO III) in Gautambudh Nagar decide the pending Session Trial No.1582 of 2022 (State vs. Sumit Jha) without unnecessary adjournments. The case involves offences under IPC …

BABLOO KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Babloo Kumar, who was arrested on 28‑April‑2025 in a cyber‑fraud case (Crime No. 11 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 336(3), 338, …

Kundan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Kundan Kumar, the petitioner, applied for bail while in custody since 8 March 2026 for alleged offences under Section 318(4) of the BNS, 2023 and Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The prosecution alleged that he operated a mule bank account used to facilitate cyber fraud, …

HIREN S/O. RAMBHAI UKABHAI VAJA (KOLI)versusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail filed by Hiren S/o Ramabhai Vanza under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He was charged under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 3(5) of the BNS Act and Section 66(d) of the Information Technology Act for alleged …

SHAMIM ANSARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 on behalf of Shamim Ansari, who was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case (Crime No. 46 of 2025) involving multiple BNS offences and Section 66D of the IT Act. The applicant …

DILSHADversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Dilshad, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 422 of 2025) involving alleged offences under the Indian Penal Code, the B.N.S., and the Information Technology Act. He argued that he was not named in the FIR and was only implicated by statements of co‑accused arrested at the scene, …

KUNAL YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, on behalf of Kunal Yadav, who was arrested in connection with a cyber‑crime case involving alleged receipt of illicit funds and offences under Sections 318(2), 319(2), 338(3), 3(5) …

VIVEK @ VIVEK KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Vivek Kumar, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release in a cyber‑crime case (Crime No. 12 of 2025) involving alleged offences under several sections of the Information Technology Act. He contended that he was falsely …

Bittu Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioners, Raushan Jha and Bittu Kumar Jha, were arrested on 1 November 2025 in connection with Cyber Police Station Case No. 72 of 2025, FIR No. 31/10/2025, alleging offences under Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act and multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic …

Raushan Jha @ Raushan Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioners, Raushan Jha and Bittu Kumar Jha, were arrested on 1 November 2025 in connection with Cyber Police Station Case No. 72 of 2025, FIR No. 31/10/2025, alleging offences under Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act and multiple sections of the BNS Act, 2023. The …

ZEHAAN SUBHASISH DASversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed by Zehaan Subhasish Das, who was charged under Section 64(2)(m) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66E and 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 for alleged non‑consensual sexual intercourse, forcible recording and …

Aashish Raj @ RajaversusThe State Of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Aashish Raj, sought regular bail in a cyber‑crime case (Case No. 33 of 2025) alleging offences under sections 318(2), 319(2), 303(2), 111, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and sections 66(B) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. He was identified as a holder of a mule account through which …

Pusk @ Puspak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Pusk Kumar and Rajeev Kumar, were arrested on 4 February 2026 for alleged cyber fraud involving fake SIM cards and the "Dhani Fast Loans" mobile application. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 66C and 66D of the Information …

Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar, sought bail fearing arrest in a case alleging theft and cheating under IPC sections 379 and 420 and cyber offences under IT Act sections 66(C) and 66(D). The prosecution’s case was based on an informant’s report of unauthorized withdrawals from the petitioner’s bank …

Sanjeev Kumar @ Sanjeev Mukhiya @ Lutan MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sanjeev Kumar, was arrested in connection with a large-scale leak of question papers for the Teachers Recruitment Examination-3 and charged under multiple provisions of the IPC, the Bihar Conduct Examination Act and the IT Act. The prosecution alleged that he was the king‑pin of the …

Rajan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rajan Kumar was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 317(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(i)(ii) of the IT Act, 2000. He has been in judicial custody since 7 January 2025 and his earlier bail application was rejected. The petitioner argued that …

Satya Narayan SinghversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Satya Narayan Singh, a managing director of M/s Agrolimes Overseas Pvt. Ltd., was not named in the FIR but was implicated in a cyber‑fraud case involving alleged digital arrest and large monetary transactions. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120B of the IPC and …

RAMCHANDRA JATINBHAI PATEL S/O DECD. JATINBHAI GOPALBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

Ramchandra Jatinbhai Patel inherited a fair‑price‑shop licence in 2016. After a criminal complaint, he was arrested in 2018 and, while in judicial custody, a show‑cause notice was issued and his licence was cancelled on 11‑05‑2018 without his being served with the order. The petitioner learned of …

Mamta KumariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Mamta Kumari applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a cyber‑crime case (Case No. 180 of 2024) involving alleged fraud of Rs.12.16 lakh under Sections 379, 406, 201, 34 and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The petitioner claimed innocence, argued that no notice under …

Rohit TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rohit Tiwari, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he was likely to be arrested in a cyber‑fraud case (Bettiah Cyber P.S. Case No. 19 of 2024) involving offences under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120‑B of the IPC and Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the IT Act. The …

Dipak Kumar @ Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Dipak Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a cyber‑fraud case (Cyber P.S. Case No. 33 of 2025) alleging that he, along with a co‑accused, induced villagers to open bank accounts and obtain SIM cards for fraudulent transactions. The prosecution charged him under …

RAHULKUMAR RAJESHKUMAR AGRAWALversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application for regular bail filed by Rahulkumar Rajeshkumar Agarwal under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with FIR C.R. No.11201018250032 of 2025 alleging offences under several BNS provisions and Section 66D of the …

DEEPAKversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for Deepak, who is charged with cyber‑fraud offences under various BNS provisions and Section 66‑D of the IT Act. The applicant asserted innocence, contending that his name …

HEMENDRA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 on behalf of Hemendra Singh, who was arrested in a cyber‑fraud case involving offences under several sections of the B.N.S. and Section 66‑D of the IT Act. The applicant claimed …

Shivajee KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shivajee Kumar applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a cyber‑forgery case involving alleged preparation of fake birth certificates and Aadhaar cards. The FIR charges him under Sections 340(2), 338, 336(3), 318(4) and 61(1) of the Bihar Negotiable Sale Act, 202 and Sections 66(c) …

Kundesh Kumar @ Chhotu KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Petitioner Kundesh Kumar was arrested on 16 January 2026 in connection with a cyber‑fraud case (Motihari Cyber P.S. Case No. 13 of 2026) alleging violations of several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The prosecution …

Amardeep Kumar @ Amardeep ChaurasiyaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Amardeep Kumar was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case (PS 570/2025) and charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Sections 66(c) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The petitioner sought regular bail, claiming innocence and arguing that the only …

THE STATE OF BIHARversusLAMBOO SHARMA @ MUNNA SHARMA @ SACHIDANAND SHARMA

DISPOSED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

SHYAM VINAY SHARMAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

RINKU YADAVversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

MD. CHAND MIYA @ CHAND MIYANversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court on 23 January 2015, which resulted in the death of a constable and a woman and the escape of two prisoners, Lamboo Sharma and Akhilesh Upadhyay. The prosecution relied heavily on confessional …

MD. NAIM MIYA @ NAIM MIYAversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

AKHILESH UPADHYAY @ MUSAversusThe State of Bihar

PARTLY ALLOWED (DISPOSAL)

The Patna High Court examined a series of criminal appeals arising from a 2015 bomb blast at the Ara Civil Court that killed a police constable and a woman, and allowed several prisoners to escape. The prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence, confessional statements to police, mobile‑phone …

Omkari KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Omkari Kumar, was arrested in a cyber‑fraud case (PS‑14/2026) and charged under several sections of the Bihar Negotiable Instruments Act and Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act. He contended that the only mobile seized belonged to him, no fraud was committed …

UDAYKUMAR NAVINBHAI PAREKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Udaykumar Navinbhai Parekh, was charged under Sections 319(2), 318(4) read with 3(5) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 for allegedly opening multiple bank accounts and depositing large sums of fraudulent money. He had been in custody for over one year and six months …

Sharwan Kumar @ Sarwan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sharwan Kumar was implicated in a case alleging the preparation of forged Aadhaar cards and birth certificates at King Photo Shop, based on the confession of co‑accused Saurav Kumar who named him as the mastermind. The petitioner, a student with a clean record, denied any involvement, stating that …

ANILBHAI PRAVINBHAI JANI THRO.PARTH S/O. PRAVINBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, Anilbhai Pravinbhai Jani, was preventively detained on 21 February 2026 under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti‑social Activities Act, 1985 as a "cyber offender" pursuant to Section 2(ba). He challenged the detention, arguing that no material showed any disturbance to public order, …

HIREN DHANJIBHIA VAGHAMASHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

58-RULE ISSUED & RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @FH

The High Court of Gujarat considered an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by accused Hiren Dhanjibhai Vaghamashi (accused‑3) seeking quashal of FIR No. 11191013220564 (2022) which alleged offences under IPC 306, 506(2), 114 and IT Act 67(e)(a) …

Ajay Kumar Yadav @ Ajay Yadav @ JhulwaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …

Luv Kumar @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …

Sonu Singh @ Sonu Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, along with charges under the IT Act and SC/ST Act, and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. On appeal, the Patna High Court examined the evidence, noting a 13‑day delay …

Yogesh Suresh ChautheversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Yogesh Suresh Chauthe was arrested in connection with a cyber‑fraud case (Cyber P.S. Case No. 63 of 2025) alleging extortion, blackmail and threats of suicide, punishable under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 308(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Sections 66(c), 66(d) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The …

Amit Kumar @ Santji @ Amit Kumar KhanversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellants were convicted by the Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Samastipur, for gang rape under Section 376D IPC, receiving 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine. The prosecution's case relied solely on the victim's testimony, which was recorded 13 days after the alleged incident, and lacked …

Tuntun SahversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court heard multiple criminal appeals filed by seven accused who had been convicted under Section 376D of the IPC for alleged gang rape, along with charges under the IT Act and the SC/ST Act. The prosecution’s case rested solely on the testimony of the victim‑prosecutrix, who failed …

Jishan KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, a student, applied for regular bail in a cyber‑fraud case registered under sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and section 66(D) of the IT Act. The FIR alleges that the informant was duped into transferring Rs 19,00,000 to an account of Nitin Narendra …