Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Vikash Kumar, presently in custody under FIR No. 130 of 2025 registered at Police Station‑Purkaji, District Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
- Respondent: State of Uttar Pradesh.
- Allegations: Petitioner acted as a collection agent of Bharat Finance India Limited and, after collecting dues, failed to deposit the amount of Rs 2,00,000 with the company, contravening Sections 316(2), 316(5) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Investigation Status: Investigation completed; petitioner cooperated fully with investigating agencies.
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 8480/2026 seeking regular bail; the State opposed the bail application.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Anupam Mishra (AOR), Mr. Jenis V Francis, Adv., Mr. Harikumar V, Adv., Mr. Chakma Purnojyoti, Adv.
- Counsel for Respondent: Mr. Rajat Singh (AOR), Ms. Aurica Bhattacharya, Adv.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after careful consideration, allowed the bail application.
- Directed that the petitioner be released on bail in connection with the aforesaid FIR, subject to terms and conditions that may be imposed by the Trial Court, with the explicit condition that the petitioner continue to cooperate with the trial/investigation.
- The Special Leave Petition was disposed of in these terms, and any pending applications, if any, were also disposed of.
- Order signed by Court Masters: Rahul Kumar and Komal.
Topics: Criminal Bail, Financial Misappropriation