Uttarakhand HC Grants Bail to Saumya Singh

Authority: Uttarakhand High Court, Hon'ble Justice Pankaj Purohit

Order Date: 16.10.2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Applicant Saumya Singh vs. State of Uttarakhand.
• FIR No.0463 of 2026 dated 16.09.2026, registered at Police Station Rishikesh, District Dehradun, under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340(2) and 61(2) of the BNS, 2023.
• Allegations: Cheating people by providing false employment opportunities for AIIMS construction in Kichha, Distt. Udham Singh Nagar.
• Applicant’s role: 26‑year‑old clerk/computer operator at outsourcing agency M/s Rajdeep Enterprises; not named in FIR; signed appointment orders as per employer’s directions.
• State counsel: Applicant admits signature; investigation ongoing; offences are serious; argues no protection.
• Court’s observation: Applicant is a small‑scale employee; prima facie, her signature was executed in the discharge of duties; therefore, she merits anticipatory bail.

Final Outcome

• The application for anticipatory bail is allowed.
• Applicant must execute a personal bond of Rs. 30,000/- and provide two reliable sureties each of Rs. 30,000/- to the satisfaction of the arresting officer.
• Conditions imposed:

1. Attend the trial court regularly and not seek unnecessary adjournments.

2. Not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts.

3. Not leave the country without prior permission of the trial court.

• The prosecution may move the court for cancellation of bail if any condition is violated.

Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Criminal Procedure, Employment Fraud