Anticipatory Bail Granted in Cheating and Forgery Case.


03 April 2025 Anticipatory Bail >> Criminal Law   |   Forgery >> Criminal Law  

An application for anticipatory bail in the matter of Mayank Pandey v/s State (NCT Of Delhi)., has been granted to an accused individual in connection with FIR No. 302/2024, registered at PS Ghazipur, for offenses under Sections 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), and 471 (using as genuine a forged document) of the Indian Penal Code.

The counsel for the accused argued that the client is innocent, falsely implicated, and that the dispute is purely civil in nature, being given a criminal color. It was also highlighted that the accused has consistently cooperated with the investigation since the first hearing, and that no custodial interrogation or recovery is required.

 
 

The learned prosecutor confirmed that the accused has been joining the investigation as directed and acknowledged that no custodial interrogation or recovery is currently necessary. However, the prosecutor opposed bail, expressing apprehension that the accused might interfere with the investigation and pressure the complainant, given their previous working relationship at the same company.

The prosecution's case broadly alleges that the accused and the complainant previously worked at Leverage Edu, a company assisting students with overseas studies. The accused later moved to a similar company, Education Vibes. The complainant's daughter was sent to the U.K. for studies with the accused's help. The core allegation is that the accused collected money from the complainant for charges, transferred a portion to the authorities, but retained the rest. Furthermore, it is alleged that the accused provided the complainant with a forged "T.T. receipt" (Type and Transmission receipt). The Investigating Officer stated that the accused, during interrogation, denied handing over the receipt, claiming it was sent via Education Vibes' WhatsApp, not from his personal phone.

Considering these circumstances, the court found no reason to deny liberty to the accused. Therefore, the anticipatory bail application was allowed. The accused is directed to be released immediately upon arrest, subject to furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer/SHO. The accused is also required to join the investigation as and when directed in writing by the Investigating Officer. The court clarified that these observations will not impact the trial of the case.


Section 471., Indian Penal Code - 1860  

Indian Penal Code, 1860