Ruled in favour of Rahul Kashyap (Petitioner)
In Short
Rahul Kashyap was facing a cyber crime case involving cheating and electronic fraud allegations in Gurugram. He approached the high court asking for protection from arrest while the police investigated the matter. Because he fully cooperated with the police and joined the questioning as directed, the court confirmed his protection and allowed his petition.
The Parties
Party A: Rahul Kashyap
Party B: State of Haryana
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Rajinder Goyal
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. Ramesh Kumar Ambavta
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Virinder Aggarwal
What the Case Was About
A criminal case was registered at the Cyber Crime police station in Manesar, District Gurugram, accusing individuals of cyber fraud, cheating, and related offenses under the criminal laws and the Information Technology Act. To avoid being taken into custody while the police looked into the allegations, Rahul Kashyap filed a petition seeking anticipatory bail, which is a pre-arrest legal protection.
Judgment Date
21.09.2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the petitioner and made the earlier interim protection order absolute, meaning he cannot be arrested in this case as long as he continues to cooperate with the police.
What the Court Looked At
- The petitioner filed an application seeking pre-arrest protection in a cyber crime case registered in Gurugram.
- The court had previously granted him temporary relief on the condition that he join and cooperate with the police investigation.
- The petitioner's counsel stated that his client successfully joined and cooperated with the investigation on September 11, 2026.
- The State counsel confirmed, based on instructions from the investigating officer, that the petitioner indeed joined the investigation and filed a status report.
"In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 24.08.2026 is made absolute."
What This Means For You
Getting entangled in a cyber crime FIR can be extremely stressful, but this case shows that cooperating with investigators makes a huge difference. When the police summon you regarding an online fraud or cyber scam inquiry, ignoring them or running away will only trigger harsher legal steps, like non-bailable warrants or immediate arrest. Instead, showing up, answering questions honestly, and following court directions can help protect your liberty while the truth comes out. If you are facing a sudden cyber crime notice or FIR and feel overwhelmed by the process, Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps clearly and calmly.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a sudden cyber crime notice, a difficult police inquiry, or worrying about an unexpected FIR, it is easy to feel completely lost and overwhelmed. Remember that this is not the end of the road, and you still have plenty of room to explore second opinions, review your defense strategy, or seek non-judicial guidance. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any result, but we are here to offer plain-language help and coordination when you need it most.