The Delhi High Court has expressed deep concern over cases where innocent individuals are being deceived with promises of government jobs. In a recent ruling, the court refused to grant anticipatory bail to a woman accused of posing as a senior police officer and providing fake training to victims of such fraud.
Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma emphasized the seriousness of the offense and the need for a thorough investigation. The court stated, “There are ample numbers of cases where innocent people are being allured and cheated in the name of providing government jobs. This is a very serious offense which needs to be investigated thoroughly and is not a fit case for the grant of anticipatory bail.”
The case revolves around a complaint filed by a man who alleged that co-accused Ashish Choudhary had promised him a government job through his grandparents and demanded a sum of Rs 3.5 lakh. Choudhary posed as a sub-inspector, while another individual named Amit Kumar impersonated a senior officer. The complainant was instructed to provide personal documents and paid a total of Rs 5.5 lakh to the accused.
According to the prosecution, the complainant received an appointment letter purportedly issued by the Department of Criminal Intelligence, appointing him as a constable. He underwent fake training and was provided with fabricated documents. The woman accused, Savita Tokas, played a role in the fraud by posing as an Additional Superintendent of Police or Superintendent of Police during the fake training sessions.
The prosecution presented evidence, including recovered fake documents and a photograph of Tokas wearing a senior police officer’s uniform, linking her directly to the case. The high court acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and highlighted the limited scope of granting anticipatory bail, which is typically reserved for cases of potential false implication or harassment of the petitioner.
In its ruling, the court stressed the need for caution and thorough investigation in cases involving government job fraud. The alleged issuance of fraudulent appointment letters with official emblems raised concerns about the impact of such scams on innocent victims and the integrity of the government recruitment process.
As a result of the court’s decision, the woman accused will not be granted anticipatory bail and will have to face further legal proceedings in the case. The ruling serves as a reminder of the court’s commitment to combatting fraudulent activities and protecting the rights of those seeking legitimate employment opportunities.