Ruled in favour of Sahil Choudhary And 11 Others (Applicants)
In Short
Twelve individuals who were locked up in jail since July 2026 over a cyber crime case asked the court to release them on bail. The High Court looked at the fact that other people facing the exact same accusations had already been let out of jail. Because of this equal treatment, the court granted bail to all twelve applicants.
The Parties
Party A: Sahil Choudhary, Raimi @ Raymie Gregory Dohling, Sanjeev Deep @ Sanjeev Deb, Omyo Paul @ Amiyo Paul, Solomon Remeh, Barsar Vum @ Barsil Buam, Ritesh Chhetri @ Ritesh Chettri, Amit Ghosh, Ishak @ Isak Sema, Ruben Thapa, Amrit Kumar Das @ Amrit Kr. Das, and Joy Kumar Deep @ Joydeep Kr. Das
Party B: State of U.P. through Additional Chief Secretary Home, Lucknow
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 people were arrested and put in jail under various serious charges related to cyber fraud, cheating, and telecommunication offences registered at a Cyber Crime police station in Lucknow. Having spent months behind bars since July 2nd, 2026, and claiming they had no prior criminal record, they approached the High Court asking to be released on bail while their case is pending.
Judgment Date
9 October, 2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the applicants and allowed their bail application. The twelve accused individuals were ordered to be released on bail after providing personal bonds and two sureties.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that the applicants had been in jail since July 2, 2026.
- The court verified that the applicants had no previous criminal history.
- The court considered that other co-accused individuals facing the same situation had already been granted bail earlier by the court.
- The state prosecutor could not dispute the facts presented by the applicants' lawyers regarding the parity with other freed accused.
"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 values consistency. If someone else facing the exact same allegations gets out on bail, it gives you a very strong legal argument to ask for your own release too. However, sitting in jail for months waiting for relief shows how easily a cyber crime case can upend your life. If you find yourself locked up or caught up in a complicated police investigation, tracking down how other co-accused individuals were treated can make all the difference. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps when you are feeling overwhelmed by a criminal case.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR, stuck in jail with no clear way out, or wondering what to do after a setback in court, please know that it is not the end of the road. You can still explore options such as getting a second opinion, changing your legal representation, or seeking non-judicial guidance to understand the path ahead. You can reach out to Setback Solutions for plain-language help and coordination to figure out your next steps. Please note that Setback Solutions is not a law firm, does not give legal advice, and never promises any specific court result.