P&H: Grants Bail In ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Case, Cites Speedy Trial And Bail Is The Rule.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S.483, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Ss. 318(4), 319(2), 61(2), 241, Information Technology Act, 2000, Ss. 66-C, 66-D - Fourth bail petition  - Cheating - Digital arrest scam - Court considered subsequent developments including complainant’s testimony that siphoned amount stood returned, prolonged...

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S.483 — Bail — Presumption of innocence and bail as general rule — Grant of bail is general rule, incarceration is an exception - Courts must not mix up consideration of bail with possible adjudication at trial and that an ultimate acquittal...

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S.483 — Bail — Allegation of influencing witnesses — Mere opposition by State premised on an alleged effort to influence witnesses in the absence of material on record did not disentitle petitioner from bail - There was nothing to show likelihood of tampering with...

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S.483 — Bail granted with conditions - Release directed on personal and surety bonds subject to conditions that petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with facts, shall furnish and update address...