P&H: Grants Bail in Job Fraud Case, Cites Long Custody of more than 8 months, nothing to be recovered, trial not likely to conclude in near future

punjab-haryana
⚖️ Order Date: 10 Aug 2026
Headnotes

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S.483, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Ss.318(4), 316(2), 336(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340 and 61 — Bail — Job Fraud — Petitioner in custody for more than eight months, investigation complete, nothing left to be recovered, trial not likely to conclude in near future...


Facts of the Case

P&H: Grants Bail in Job Fraud Case, Cites Long Custody of more than 8 months, nothing to be recovered, trial not likely to conclude in near future

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to Prithvi Raj in a case arising out of allegations of cheating linked to a promised government job. The petitioner had been booked in an FIR at Chandimandir police station in Panchkula under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

According to the complaint, Rahul Sharma alleged that he was induced to pay Rs. 2,45,000 through Sant Ram for a permanent government job as a Data Entry Operator. It was further alleged that Sant Ram assured him that he would speak to the petitioner to secure the job, but neither the...

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