Ruled in favour of Manoj Chandra Mirpuri and 9 Others (Applicants)
In Short
Ten people were locked up in jail for months facing serious cyber crime and cheating charges. The court looked at the facts and saw that other co-accused people in the very same case had already been released on bail. Because of this rule of fairness, the judge allowed the bail application and ordered their release.
The Parties
Party A: Manoj Chandra Mirpuri @ Manoj Chandru Mirpuri And 9 Others
Party B: State Of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Home Lko
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Ishan Baghel, Learned Advocate Mr. Sagar Singh
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. G.A.
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Rajeev Bharti
What the Case Was About
The applicants were arrested and put in jail under various sections of criminal law, information technology, and telecommunication laws by the cyber crime police station in Lucknow. They filed a bail application to get out of jail while waiting for their trial to begin.
Judgment Date
9 October, 2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the applicants and allowed their bail application, ordering their release from jail upon furnishing personal bonds and sureties.
What the Court Looked At
- The applicants argued they were innocent and falsely trapped in the case.
- The court noted that other co-accused individuals facing the same allegations had already been granted bail previously.
- The court observed that the applicants had no prior criminal history.
- The applicants had already spent several months behind bars since their arrest in July.
- The state prosecutor could not dispute the facts presented by the defense counsel regarding parity.
"This Court is of the view that it is a fit case for enlarging the applicant on bail on the ground of parity."
What This Means For You
When multiple people are accused of the same crime, the law says that similar people should receive similar treatment from the court. In this case, the main reason the ten applicants won their freedom back was that other people facing the exact same charges had already walked out on bail. If you or a loved one are stuck behind bars while others charged in the same FIR are already out, pointing out this legal parity can be your strongest shield. Understanding how these legal grounds work takes careful coordination, and Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR, stuck in jail with no clear path forward, or wondering what to do after an arrest, please know that it is not the end of the road. You can still explore options such as seeking a second opinion, changing your legal strategy, or getting non-judicial guidance on your next moves. Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any outcome, but we are here to help you understand your options and coordinate the next step. Reach out to us today to get plain-language support when you need it most.