Uttamkumar Ashokbhai Mangukiya v. State of Karnataka
Regular bail – S.483 BNSS / S.439 CrPC
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC Bengaluru, CRL.P No.14207/2024, Justice Hemant Chandangoudar, decided 05.02.2025. Regular bail application under S.483 BNSS (also S.439 CrPC) by accused Nos.1-3 (Uttamkumar Ashokbhai Mangukiya, Parthbhai Thakarshibhai Mangukiya, Ghori Maulik Hirabhai) in Crime No.33/2024 dated 26.07.2024 of Cyber Crime PS, Bengaluru City, pending before 45th Addl. CMM Court Bengaluru City; offences under S.66(C), S.66(D) IT Act 2000 and S.318(4), S.319(2), S.111(3) BNS 2023 (S.111(3) invoked 29.11.2024). Alleged refund-money misappropriation involving Fashnear Technology Private Limited (MEESHO) e-commerce platform; money trail: accused No.4 received refund monies and transferred to account of accused No.1, thence to accounts of accused Nos.2 and 3; entrustment alleged only against accused No.4; bank accounts of accused Nos.1-3 frozen by IO; custodial interrogation not required; prima facie case for bail; petition allowed; bail granted with Rs.1 lakh personal bond, one surety, and standard conditions. Advocates: Mahesh Kiran Shetty (petitioners); M.R. Patil HCGP (State).