Delhi HC granted bail to the petitioner in a cheating fraud case under IPC and IT Act sections. Investigation was complete with a charge-sheet filed. Custody was deemed unnecessary for trial preparation or evidence tampering.
Petitioner released on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety of the like amount.
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SUJIT KUMAR @ MONU .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Priyanka Deo and Mr. Amit Kumar, Advs.
STATE OF NCT DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Pradeep Gahalot, APP for the State.
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL
O R D E R
% 20.09.2024 1. This petition has been filed seeking bail in FIR No.237/2023 under Sections 419/420/467/468/471/120B/201/34 IPC and 66C/66D of IT Act PS Special Cell. The petitioner has been in custody since 23rd November, 2023. Investigation is complete and charge-sheet has been filed.
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Rs.49,500/-. Later, the complainant was told that he had been selected for allotment of IOCL petrol pump and, therefore, for that purpose, deposited Rs.52 Lacs.
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ANISH DAYAL, J
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024/MK
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is fit for grant of bail in a cheating fraud case where investigation is complete and charge-sheet filed.
Whether the duration of custody becomes excessive given the likely duration of the trial.
SUJIT KUMAR @ MONU
STATE OF NCT DELHI
ANISH DAYAL
As recorded by the court registry
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