Ruled in favour of Ankit Dudi (Petitioner)
In Short
A man accused of receiving twenty-five lakh rupees from a massive crypto fraud through a foundation account sought regular bail after spending over nine months behind bars. The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted him regular bail, noting that investigation was complete, a co-accused had already received bail, and the trial had not yet examined any witnesses.
The Parties
Party A: Ankit Dudi
Party B: State of Haryana
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Ms. Sonal Singh Godara for Mr. Sagar Panghal
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. Amit Sahni
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Vikram Aggarwal
What the Case Was About
The case started when a man filed a cyber crime complaint saying he lost nearly one point nine four crore rupees to a fake Facebook friend. This person tricked him into investing in crypto currency on the eToro platform by promising huge returns and help for a charity NGO. The money went into several bank accounts, including twenty-five lakh rupees that landed in the account of a foundation where the petitioner was connected. The petitioner was arrested in December twenty-five and remained locked up while waiting for the trial to begin.
Judgment Date
22.09.2026
The Outcome
The court allowed the second bail petition and ordered the release of the petitioner on regular bail after he furnishes proper surety bonds.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that the cyber fraud allegations against the accused were serious and involved a massive loss of money.
- It considered the fact that the petitioner had clean past antecedents with no prior criminal record.
- It observed that the petitioner had already spent more than nine months in custody since his arrest.
- It noted that the investigation was already finished, charges were framed, but not a single witness out of six had been examined yet.
- It observed that a co-accused facing similar circumstances had already been granted regular bail by the court earlier.
"No useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer."
What This Means For You
Getting tied up in a cyber fraud case through foundation accounts or dubious transactions can destroy your freedom, even if you claim you were falsely implicated. In this case, spending over nine months in jail showed how long innocent or accused people can wait behind bars just for a trial to start. When facing such heavy allegations, having clean records, pointing out that co-accused individuals got relief, and highlighting delayed trials can become crucial lifelines to secure your liberty. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps when you are trapped in a complex legal maze.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR, stuck behind bars, or feeling helpless in a cyber crime investigation, it is not the end of the road. You can still explore options such as a second opinion, changing your legal representation, or seeking non-judicial guidance to understand the path ahead. 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.