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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
SUMEET GOEL
Vinit Gupta – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
SUMEET GOEL, J.
1. Present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner seeking grant of anticipatory/pre-arrest bail under Sections 482 of BNSS , 2023 in FIR No.148 dated 23.09.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 419 , 420 and 120-B of the IPC at Police Station Bhargo Camp, District Police Commissionerate, Jalandhar.
2. The gravamen of the FIR pertains to an alleged act of fraud and forgery committed against the complainant, Puneet Gupta, son of Sh. Ram Gupta, resident of Shrisham Trading Company, Chitti Road, Lambra, District Jalandhar. The complainant alleged that while filing his income tax return through his Chartered Accountant, he discovered that a bank account had been opened in his name at Kotak Mahindra Bank without his knowledge or consent. Upon further inquiry at Kotak Mahindra Bank, Branch UG-2, City Point, Nakodar Road, Near Bajra, Jalandhar, it was found that Account No. 4348865055 had been fraudulently opened using his name and forged identification documents. It was further revealed that the mobile number and e-mail ID linked with the said account were registered in the name of his brother, Vineet Gupta, son of Ram Gupta (petitio
The necessity for custodial interrogation in economic offences substantiates the denial of anticipatory bail, emphasizing the balance between individual rights and societal interests.
Anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy and should be granted sparingly, especially where serious allegations warrant custodial interrogation for proper investigation.
Anticipatory bail is denied in cases of serious allegations involving cyber financial fraud, emphasizing the necessity for custodial interrogation to ensure thorough investigation and address broader....
Custodial interrogation is necessary for effective investigation in cases involving serious offenses, and anticipatory bail may not be granted when the accused's involvement and the need for interrog....
The gravity of the offense, public interest, and the need for custodial investigation are crucial factors in deciding on anticipatory bail petitions.
The court denied anticipatory bail due to substantial evidence of embezzlement and forgery against the petitioner.
Anticipatory bail in economic offences warrants strict scrutiny due to potential impact on public trust and judicial processes; absence of compelling reasons led to denial of bail.
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