Patna High Court
Suraj Singh @ Suraj Kumar Singh @ Suraj Singh RajputversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL REJECTED
- Bench
- ANSUL
Holding
Bail was denied to the petitioner on the grounds of potential interference with evidence and witnesses.
Summary
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, 2000. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing that the trial is pending and that he is merely a conduit for the transactions. The court noted the seriousness of cyber‑fraud, the risk that the petitioner could tamper with digital evidence or influence witnesses if released, and the need to complete the trial before determining guilt. Consequently, the bail application was rejected, with the court emphasizing that its observations are prima facie and limited to the bail matter.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriate consideration for granting bail to a person alleged to have facilitated cyber‑fraud transactions?
- Does the petitioner pose a risk of tampering with digital evidence or influencing witnesses if released on bail?
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — s. 318(4), 319(2)
- Information Technology Act, 2000 — s. 66(C), 66(D)
Subjects
- bail
- cyber fraud
- Information Technology Act
- digital evidence
- evidence tampering
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.33779 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-11 Year-2026 Thana- Cyber P.S. District- Bhojpur
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Suraj Singh @ Suraj Kumar Singh @ Suraj Singh Rajput S/o Arjun Singh R/o
Gyanpur, Semariya, P.S.- Barhara, Distt.- Bhojpur
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Raghvendra Kumar, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Manoj Kumar, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL
ORAL ORDER
3 24-06-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with Cyber
Bhojpur P.S. Case No. 11 of 2026, registered for offences
punishable under Section 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya
Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information
Technology Act, 2000.
3. Two persons were arrested in connection with this
case. In their statements, they disclosed to the police that they
were engaged in fraudulent transactions in the name of
settlement of tenders for balu ghat. Persons were deceived and
the petitioner's account number was furnished to them for
receipt of such transactions, which were thereafter carried out
through the said account.
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4. Cyber fraud, including the practice of deceiving
persons in the name of settlement of government tenders or
other commercial dealings, is a growing menace in the State of
Bihar. Culprits in such cases most often operate from the
shadows, and the more careful among them take care not to
leave behind a discernible digital trail. In the present case, a
charge-sheet has been filed and a number of witnesses remain to
be examined. The guilt of the petitioner can be determined only
upon completion of trial. What is of immediate concern is that
the petitioner, by his alleged role in making available his
account as a conduit for fraudulent receipts, appears to have
functioning knowledge of the digital and banking systems
involved in this operation. There is, accordingly, every
likelihood that if released on bail, the petitioner would attempt
to tamper with digital evidence or approach witnesses, and that
the course of justice would be prejudiced.
5. Accordingly, the prayer for bail of the petitioner is
hereby rejected.
6. It is made clear that any observation made herein is
prima facie in nature and limited solely to the purpose of
adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations
shall not be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits
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of the case and shall not influence the trial or any other
proceedings in any manner whatsoever.
(Ansul, J)
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