Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
G. SATAPATHY
Ravi Raj – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. bail applications related to cyber fraud. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. contentions from both petitioners and prosecution. (Para 3) |
| 3. court's analysis of allegations and bail jurisprudence. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. decision to grant bail with conditions. (Para 6) |
| 5. disposal of bail petitions. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT :
G. Satapathy, J.
1. These are the bail applications U/S.483 of BNSS by the petitioners for grant of bail in connection with Cyber Crime & Economic offences UPD PS Case No. 0032 of 2025 corresponding to GR Case No.402 of 2025 pending in the file of learned JMFC-I(Cog.Taking), Cuttack, for commission of offences punishable U/Ss.318(4)/319(2)/336(4)/338/340(2)/3(5) of BNS read with Sec. 66(C)/66(D) of IT Act.
2. It appears from the record that one Samir Pratap Harichandan lodged an FIR before the ACP, Cyber Police Station, Cuttack alleging therein that he came in contact with one trading company namely, M/S.Spreadex Global Ltd. in the month of February, 2025 through Telegram App with user name Good_Priya Bajaj having mobile No.+917297864486 and thereafter, he went on depositing Rs.78 Lakhs in a phase wise manner in the said company and as per the statement of the said company, his inves
Bail is the rule, not the exception; accusations must be substantiated for pre-trial detention. Allegations based solely on documentary evidence without direct involvement in the crime warrant bail.
The court granted bail to petitioners charged with cybercrime, considering their custodial duration and lack of flight risk, as allegations were not substantiated by strong evidence warranting contin....
The court emphasized that the right to liberty must be balanced against the seriousness of allegations and the duration of custody, allowing bail when no previous criminal record exists.
Bail is the rule while incarceration is the exception; absence of direct allegations against the petitioner supports bail in the context of ongoing pre-trial detention.
Court evaluates individual circumstances and gravity of alleged offences for bail eligibility, considering prior criminal history and pre-trial detention duration.
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
