Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench), Neutral citation [2025:RJ-JP:48307]; S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 13807/2025; decided 27/11/2025 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sameer Jain. Bail application under Section 483 BNSS ALLOWED for Subhash Chandra S/o Phool Chand (aged about 33 years, taxi driver, sole bread earner), in custody since 19.09.2025 in connection with FIR No. 140/2025, Police Station Mukundgarh, District Jhunjhunu, for offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 112(2), 61(2)(a) of BNS, 2023 and Section 66D of IT Act, 2008 (cyber offences involving alleged renting of bank accounts for commission); charge-sheet already filed; prosecution opposed citing twelve complaints registered against the applicant and his possession of several bank accounts. Bail ordered on a personal bond of Rs.50,000/- with two sureties of Rs.25,000/- each, expressly without commenting on the merits/demerits. Taking note of the subject matter and placing reliance on the ratio and directions in SBCRLMB No. 9343/2025, Mohit Vs. State of Raj., the Court additionally imposed cyber-offence-specific conditions: (a) Banking Restrictions - transactions confined to one designated bank account notified to the Investigating Officer (I.O.) and Trial Court prior to release, closure of any other operative accounts before release, regular submission of monthly bank statements to both I.O. and Trial Court, and possible RBI advisory/circular restraining opening of new bank accounts linked to AADHAR/PAN identifiers during proceedings; (b) Disclosure of Financial Instruments - complete details of all previously operated bank accounts and digital payment wallets (Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay etc.) with affidavit of disclosure to the Trial Court and copy to the I.O.; (c) Communication Devices - only one registered non-smart mobile phone and one postpaid number; refrain from VPN, proxy networks and GSM-enabled laptops/tablets/computers, particulars furnished to I.O. and Trial Court; (d) Social Media - abstention for a specified period or until conclusion of trial as deemed appropriate by the Trial Court; (e) Digital Evidence - no deletion, alteration, modification or formatting; (f) Periodic Reporting - weekly appearance before the I.O. and daily message/communication recording IP address and location (electronic surveillance), I.O. free to conduct surprise verifications; (g) Employment/Income - disclose employment or business involving digital transactions and file quarterly affidavit of income and assets; (h) Virtual Assets - no use/trade of cryptocurrency, anonymous payment systems or other virtual assets pending trial; (i) Non-Association - no association with persons involved in cybercrimes nor imparting knowledge/assistance/training conducive to cyber offences; (j) Online Gaming/Betting/Wagering - prohibited directly or indirectly; (k) Investigation Cooperation - full cooperation in ongoing or future digital forensic investigations with consent to temporary seizure/examination of devices; (l) Compliance Affidavit - to be filed before the Trial Court prior to release; (m) Community Service - Trial Court may, in its discretion, direct community service or participation in public awareness activities on cyber ethics/digital safety per the SOP, community service being presented as a progressive, reformative tool emphasising reformation over retribution for youthful offenders; (n) Cyber Awareness - attend cyber-awareness sessions or certified courses on cyber security and safe digital practices as directed by I.O. or Trial Court; (o) Tax Compliance - secure PAN from Income Tax Authorities (if not already obtained) and file income tax return disclosing all particulars and transactions prior to release; (p) Household Disclosure - furnish personal details of all family members and co-residents (servants, tenants etc.), including mobile numbers/SIM card details, electronic devices and access, and social media accounts maintained and used, to the I.O./Trial Court prior to release. Court/advocates: Sameer Jain, J. (author); petitioner represented by Mr. Arpan Kumar Sharma; respondent State of Rajasthan represented by Ms. Arti Sharma, PP and Mr. Rhishi Raj Singh Rathore, PP.
