Suraj Singh Gurjar v. State of Madhya Pradesh

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Suraj Singh Gurjar v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Suraj Singh Gurjar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
In the High Court of Madhya Pradesh
MCRC 10590/2016
Before Justice S.K. Gangele
Decided on July 15, 2016

Relevancy of the case: Bail application involving Section 66C of the Information Technology Act, 2000, along with Sections 420 & 467 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutes and Provisions Involved

  • The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 66C)
  • The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Section 120B, 109, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 477A)
  • The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Section 13(1)(c), 13(1)(d), 13(2))
  • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Section 439)

Relevant Facts of the Case

  • The petitioner was accused of withdrawing ₹7,50,000 which were deposited in his back account illegally.
  • During the investigation, he was not arrested by the CBI.
  • Once the charge sheet was filed, he was arrested.

Opinion of the bench

  • The applicant can be released on bail by furnishing a personal bond of ₹50,000.

Final Decision

  • Bail application allowed.

This case summary has been prepared by Loreal Sahay, an undergraduate student at University School of Law and Legal Studies, GGSIPU, during her internship with The Cyber Blog India in January/February 2021.