Navaz Shariff v. State of Karnataka

Gitanjali SadanCase Summary

Bail application in a case involving fabrication and using fake cards

Navaz Shariff v. State of Karnataka
In the High Court of Karnataka
Crl. P. 6961/2017
Before Justice Rathnakala
Decided on October 07, 2017

Relevancy of the case: Bail application in a case involving fabrication and using fake cards

Statutes and Provisions Involved

  • The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Sections 66C, 66D)
  • The Passport Act, 1967 (Section 12C)
  • The Indian Penal Code,1860 (Sections 420, 468, 471)

Relevant Facts of the Case

  • The accused numbers 1 to 15 used to fabricate Visa\Master cards.
  • In 2017, accused number 1 and 2 swiped one of the fake cards in the complainant’s swiping machine after purchasing items worth ₹1,10,000/-.
  • Later, the complainant came to know that the amount was not credited to his account. Hence, he filed the complaint.

Opinion of the Bench

  • Considering the nature of the allegations, the bench has already granted bail to accused number 1, along with certain conditions.

Final Decision

  • The bench allowed the petition and granted the bail to the petitioner.