Patna High Court
Shahil Kumar @ SunnyversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The application for regular bail is dismissed as no new ground for review is found.
Summary
Shahil Kumar, who operated a call centre and allegedly defrauded victims by persuading them to install the AnyDesk application and siphoning funds, was charged under IPC sections 419, 420, 468, 120B and IT Act sections 66(c) and 66(d). He had previously applied for regular bail, which was denied by the trial court on 3 October 2024. On 10 February 2026, he filed a second bail application, arguing that charges would be framed the next day. The Patna High Court examined whether any new ground existed to revisit its earlier order and concluded that there was none. Consequently, the court dismissed the bail application and directed the trial court to expedite the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail in the present circumstances
- Whether any new ground exists to review the earlier bail denial order
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 120B, 419, 420, 468
- Information Technology Act — s. 66(c), 66(d)
Subjects
- bail
- cyber fraud
- call centre fraud
- IPC
- IT Act
- regular bail
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.29594 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-887 Year-2024 Thana- Cyber P.S. District- Patna
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Shahil Kumar @ Sunny S/O Sudhir Prasad R/O Village- Umanagar,
Chandwa, P.S- Nawada, Dist.- Bhojpur.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Vinay Ranjan
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Arun Kumar Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
6 10-02-2026 Heard the parties.
2. This is the second attempt of the petitioner for grant
of regular bail in connection with Patna Cyber P.S. Case No.
887 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 419, 420,
468, 120B of the Indian Penal Code and under Sections 66(c)
and 66(d) of the I.T. Act. Earlier the bail application of the
petitioner was rejected vide order dated 3.10.2024 passed in Cr.
Misc. No. 70373 of 2024 which reads as under:-
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner
and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the
State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection
with Patna Cyber P.S. Case No. 887/2024
registered for the offence punishable under
Sections 419/420/468/120(B) of the Indian Penal
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.29594 of 2025(6) dt.10-02-2026
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Code and Section 66(C), 66(D) of the I.T. Act.
3. The petitioner was running a call
centre in which he had employed females and was
committing fraud by making calls and misguiding
the persons to download AnyDesk App and
thereafter, money lying in their accounts were
transferred. The petitioner has been found to be the
kingpin of the entire crime.
4. In view of the above, this application
is dismissed.
5. The trial Court is directed to expedite
the trial.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner very fairly
submits that the charges are going to be framed against the
petitioner on the next date of hearing i.e. on 11.02.2026.
4. In view of the above, this Court finds no new
ground to review its earlier order.
5. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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