Synopsis

The applicant sought anticipatory bail in a case of cyber fraud (online job fraud) involving a mule bank account. The prosecution alleged that the applicant opened a bank account using a fake address (Aadhaar showed a Delhi address, but she actually lived in Ghaziabad). During a short period, Rs.1,54,000 was credited and withdrawn in a structured pattern indicating a cyber fraud syndicate. The applicant claimed she was compelled by an unknown person named “Aakash” to open the account and never received the bank kit. The High Court dismissed the bail application, holding that custodial interrogation was necessary to uncover the network of fraudsters and that her explanations were vague and unsatisfactory. The court noted that the stage of investigation required custodial interrogation.

Court: High Court of Delhi at New Delhi

Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Girish Kathpalia (Single Judge)

Date of Decision: 4th May 2026

Citation: Bail Appl. No. 1698/2026 (2026:DHC:3758)

Core Law: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 – Section 482 (anticipatory bail, analogous to Section 438 CrPC); Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 – Sections 112(2), 318(4).

1. Heading of the judgment

High court of delhi at new delhi

Bail appl. no.1698 of 2026 & crl.m.a. no.13668 of 2026

Alina francis (petitioner) vs. The state nct of delhi (respondent)

Coram: hon’ble mr. justice girish kathpalia

Date: 4th may, 2026

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