Court Emphasizes Role of Complainant's Greed, Directs Recovery of Investigation Costs for Police Welfare
In a notable judgment delivered by the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, the bail applications of Jeet Singh and others, accused in a significant cyber fraud case, were denied. The case involved fraudulent activities under the guise of SBI life insurance policies, where the accused allegedly swindled Rs. 20,00,000 from the complainant. The court, led by Justice Ravi Chirania, highlighted the serious nature of the allegations and the role of the complainant's greed in facilitating the crime.
The court observed that the complainant, a government teacher earning a substantial monthly salary, was lured by promises of high returns, leading him to transfer substantial sums of money to the accused. Justice Chirania noted that such cyber crimes often exploit the greed of individuals, and the state should not bear the financial burden of investigating crimes arising from such greed.
In a rare move, the court directed the Superintendent of Police, District Dausa, to calculate the costs incurred during the investigation and recover the same from the complainant. The recovered amount is to be deposited into the Rajasthan Police Welfare Fund, supporting the welfare of police personnel.
This judgment underscores the court's stance on cyber crimes and the importance of individual responsibility in preventing such incidents. The court's decision to recover investigation costs from the complainant sets a precedent, emphasizing that public resources should not be expended due to personal greed.
Bottom line:-
Cyber Crime - Bail application dismissed in a case involving cyber fraud committed under allurements in the name of SBI life insurance policy - Court observes that greed of the complainant played a significant role in the occurrence of the crime - Directs recovery of investigation costs from the complainant to be deposited in Rajasthan Police Welfare Fund.
Statutory provision(s): Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Section 483, IT (Amendment) Act, 2008 Sections 66C and 66D
Jeet Singh v. State of Rajasthan, (Rajasthan)(Jaipur Bench) : Law Finder Doc id # 2935794
