Vijay Ninama v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Home Deptt. Govt. Lko.
Case brief
What is this about?
Vijay Ninama v. State of U.P., Criminal Misc. Anticipatory Bail Application U/S 482 BNSS No. 198 of 2026, Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Karunesh Singh Pawar, J., decided 18 February 2026. Anticipatory bail dismissed in a cyber fraud / 'digital arrest' case (Case Crime No. 0197 of 2024, Ss. 318(4), 319(2) BNS, S. 66 D IT Act, P.S. Cyber Crime, Lucknow). Rs. 4,00,000/- traced to applicant's account from first layer of transactions out of Rs. 1,87,19,000/- allegedly extorted; trial court had earlier rejected bail (interim bail granted 07/10/2025 by ADJ, Court No. 4, Lucknow); custodial interrogation required; no precedents discussed.
What did the court decide?
Considering the nature and gravity of the offence, the corroborative material collected during investigation, the ongoing investigation, and the AGA's submission that custodial interrogation is required, it does not appear to be a case of false implication; the allegations disclose a serious case of cyber fraud involving digital arrest.