Ruled in favour of Ujjwal Shokfo @ Ujjwal Sohphoh And 11 Others (Applicants)
In Short
Twelve people accused of serious cyber crimes and cheating applied to the High Court asking to be released on bail while their trial was pending. The court noted that other people facing the exact same accusations had already been granted bail earlier. Because of this fair treatment rule, the court allowed the bail application and ordered their release.
The Parties
Party A: Ujjwal Shokfo @ Ujjwal Sohphoh and 11 Others
Party B: State of U.P.
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
Twelve individuals were locked up in jail facing heavy cyber crime charges involving cheating, identity theft, and telecommunication violations. They approached the High Court asking for freedom through a bail application, pointing out that they had no old criminal records and had already spent several months behind bars.
Judgment Date
9 October, 2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the applicants and allowed their bail application. The court ordered that all twelve accused individuals be released from jail once they provide the required personal bonds and sureties.
What the Court Looked At
- The applicants argued they were innocent and falsely trapped in the cyber crime case.
- The applicants pointed out that other co-accused individuals facing identical charges were already granted bail by the same court earlier.
- The court noted that the applicants had no previous criminal history.
- The court observed that the applicants had already been behind bars since July 2, 2026.
- The state prosecutor opposed the bail prayer but could not deny the facts presented by the defense.
"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
This case teaches us a vital lesson about equality in the legal system: if you are accused alongside others and some of them successfully secure bail, the court will often treat your case the same way. The applicants won their freedom back simply because the court recognized they were in the exact same boat as people who were already let out. However, sitting in jail for months waiting for parity can disrupt your entire life, making it crucial to act quickly when co-accused individuals get relief. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps when you are trying to navigate a complicated cyber crime case.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR, stuck in jail, or wondering what to do after your co-accused gets relief, please remember that it is not the end of the road. You can still explore options such as a second opinion, changing your lawyer, or seeking non-judicial guidance to figure out your next move. 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 offer plain-language help and coordination.