P&H: Grants bail to accused in cybercrime case, citing prolonged custody and slow trial
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to Jagdish Giri Goswami, who is facing charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy in a cybercrime case registered in Faridabad. Justice Sumeet Goel allowed Goswami’s second bail petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Goswami’s counsel argued that he had been in custody since January 8, 2026, and that the investigation was complete, with the challan already filed and nothing left to recover from him. The State opposed bail, describing the allegations as serious and expressing concern that he might abscond or interfere with witnesses or...
