Case Study

Call Centre Scam Case – Bail Secured for the Accused. Jagat Puri, Delhi

The case revolved around allegations of cyber fraud, wherein multiple accused individuals were booked under sections 419/420/120B/34 IPC along with Sections 66C and 66D of the IT Act. The prosecution claimed that the accused were involved in operating a call center that allegedly defrauded US citizens. However, the defense highlighted critical legal lapses in the investigation and arbitrary arrests made by law enforcement agencies.

Challenges:

Solution:

After careful consideration of the arguments, the court ruled in favor of granting bail to the accused. The court stated:

“Keeping in view the totality of facts and circumstances of the case, applicants are admitted to bail on their furnishing a personal bond in the sum of each with one surety each of like amount to the satisfaction of Ld. MM/Link MM/duty MM concerned.”

Furthermore, the court acknowledged the failure of law enforcement authorities in adhering to Supreme Court guidelines and directed the police to ensure compliance in future cases.