Ruled in favour of Sonu and 2 others (Applicants)
In Short
Three men were locked up in jail on cyber crime charges simply because another arrested person named them in a police statement. The High Court listened to their plea, noted that another co-accused had already been freed, and granted them bail so they could leave prison.
The Parties
Party A: Sonu, Amit @ Ankush, and Laltus Kumar
Party B: State of Uttar Pradesh through Principal Secretary, Department of Home
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Surya Prakash Singh
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. G.A.
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Rajeev Bharti
What the Case Was About
The Cyber Crime police station in Pratapgarh booked three men under serious cheating, forgery, and information technology laws. The applicants ended up in jail after another accused person named them during police questioning. Their lawyer argued that they had nothing to do with the cyber crimes, police found no illegal items on them, and they had been locked up since August without any prior criminal record.
Judgment Date
12 October 2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the applicants and allowed their bail request, ordering their release from jail upon providing personal bonds and sureties.
What the Court Looked At
- The applicants were pulled into the case only because another arrested person made a statement against them.
- Another co-accused facing similar allegations had already been released on bail by the court earlier.
- No physical evidence or incriminating items were found in the possession of the applicants.
- The applicants had been stuck in jail since August 14, 2026, and had no past criminal history.
What This Means For You
Getting named in a statement by someone else who is already caught by the police can land you in jail even if you have zero connection to the crime. In this case, the applicants spent months behind bars simply because another accused pointed a finger at them during police questioning. If you or someone you know gets falsely dragged into a cyber crime case based only on verbal accusations without any proof, you must know that you have the right to fight for your freedom in court. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options in plain language and coordinate your next steps so you are never left guessing alone.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false cyber crime FIR, stuck in jail with no clear way out, or wondering what to do after being wrongfully named by someone else, it can feel overwhelming. Please remember that this is not the end of the road, and you can still explore getting a second opinion, changing your legal approach, or seeking non-judicial guidance. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Please note that Setback Solutions is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and does not guarantee any specific court result.