Ruled in favour of Nipunj Tiwari (Applicant)
In Short
Nipunj Tiwari was arrested after the police raided a fake call center in Lucknow where he was found working. He filed for bail, arguing that many other co-accused workers had already been released by the court. The High Court agreed with his plea and granted him bail on the ground of parity.
The Parties
Party A: Nipunj Tiwari
Party B: State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Home Deptt. Lko.
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Naveen Mishra, Learned Advocate Mr. Prashant Agnihotri, Learned Advocate Mr. Raghvendra Kumar Dwivedi, Learned Advocate Mr. Yageshwar Prasad Mishra
For Party B: Learned Advocate G.A.
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Rajeev Bharti
What the Case Was About
Acting on a tip-off, the police raided a call center operating out of a building in Lucknow and found a large group of people working there, including Nipunj Tiwari. Investigators alleged that the people working inside the center were cheating others through online scams. An FIR was registered against more than a hundred people, and Nipunj was taken into custody. He approached the High Court seeking bail while the investigation proceeded.
Judgment Date
9 October 2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the applicant and allowed the bail application, directing that Nipunj Tiwari be released upon furnishing a personal bond and sureties.
What the Court Looked At
- The police raided a call center in Lucknow and found the applicant working there alongside others.
- The applicant stated he was innocent, falsely implicated, and had no criminal history.
- The applicant's legal team pointed out that multiple co-accused workers facing the same allegations had already been granted bail by the court.
- The State opposed the bail request but could not dispute that other people charged in the exact same case had walked free.
- The court considered the nature of the accusations, the principle of parity with other co-accused persons, and constitutional rights.
What This Means For You
Taking up a job at an office or call center without verifying its legitimacy can drag you into a major cyber crime investigation. Nipunj Tiwari ended up behind bars simply because he was found working inside a raided facility run by others. Even if you claim you were just an employee, getting caught in such a raid means facing serious criminal charges and spending months fighting for your freedom in court. Always check the credentials of your employers and the nature of the business you work for to avoid becoming an accidental suspect in a large-scale fraud case. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps if you or someone you know is facing a similar predicament.
You Still Have Options
Dealing with a sudden arrest or facing a false FIR while stuck behind bars can feel overwhelming and confusing. If you are facing false charges, dealing with a complex criminal case, or wondering what to do after a co-accused gets relief, remember it is not the end of the road. You can still explore options such as seeking a second opinion, changing your legal representation, or obtaining non-judicial guidance to navigate the system. Setback Solutions is here to help you understand your options and coordinate your next steps in plain, simple language. Please note that Setback Solutions is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and never guarantees any specific court result.