Supreme Court – Daily Orders
Pradeep Kumar Sharma vs State Of Rajasthan on 20 July, 2026
Author: Sanjay Karol
Bench: Sanjay Karol
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF 2026
(Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 9772 of 2026)
PRADEEP KUMAR SHARMA APPELLANT(S)
VERSUS
STATE OF RAJASTHAN RESPONDENT(S)
O R D E R
1. Leave granted.
2. The appellant challenges the order dated
08.05.2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature for
Rajasthan at Jaipur in S.B. Crl. Misc. 2 nd Bail
Application No.5056/2026 titled “Pradeep Kumar Sharma
vs. State of Rajasthan” whereby the bail application of
the appellant has been dismissed.
3. The appellant is in custody since 10.04.2024 in
connection with FIR No.14/2025 dated 07.03.2025
registered at Police Station S.O.G, Jaipur for the
offence punishable under Sections 420, 467, 468,471 and
120-B of IPC and 66D of the Information Technology
Signature Not Verified
Digitally signed by
(Amendment) Act, 2008.
RAJNI MUKHI
Date: 2026.07.21
19:26:57 IST
Reason:
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4. We have noticed the nature of crime and the manner
in which it was allegedly committed.
5. Having heard learned counsel for the parties, and
perused the material placed on record, we are of the
considered view that the appellant has made out a case
for interference with the impugned order dated
08.05.2026.
6. Considering the totality of circumstances and also
the fact that the appellant is in custody since
10.04.2024, we are inclined to grant bail to the
appellant on such terms and conditions as may be fixed
by the Trial Court. Ordered accordingly.
7. If the appellant possesses a passport, the same
shall be surrendered before the Competent
Authority/Court until the conclusion of the trial or
unless directed otherwise.
8. To comply with the order, the appellant shall be
produced before the Trial Court forthwith.
9. Trial expedited. The appellant shall fully
cooperate during the trial, and he shall not misuse the
liberty in any manner, and shall extend complete
cooperation in the trial of the instant case. It shall
be open to the Trial Court to take all steps, including
cancellation of bail, should the necessity arises.
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10. The impugned order dated 08.05.2026 passed by the
High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur in
S.B. Crl. Misc. 2nd Bail Application No.5056/2026 shall
stand set aside.
11. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed.
12. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed
of.
………………….J.
(SANJAY KAROL)
…………………..J.
(AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH)
NEW DELHI;
20th JULY, 2026
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ITEM NO.9 COURT NO.7 SECTION II-D
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.)No.9772/2026
[Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated
08-05-2026 in SBCRMSBA No. 5056/2026 passed by the High
Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur]
PRADEEP KUMAR SHARMA PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
STATE OF RAJASTHAN RESPONDENT(S)
(IA No. 160379/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE
IMPUGNED JUDGMENT, IA No. 160385/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM
FILING O.T. AND IA No. 161820/2026 – PERMISSION TO FILE
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS/FACTS/ANNEXURES)
Date : 20-07-2026 This matter was called on for hearing
today.
CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH
For Petitioner(s) :Mr. Rahul Kaushik, Sr. Adv.
Mr. Vedant Sharma, Adv.
Mr. Ashish Kumar Pandey, Adv.
Mr. Yashwant Singh, AOR
For Respondent(s) :Ms. Aneesha Rastogi, Adv.
Mr. Saurabh Rajpal, AOR
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following
O R D E R
1. Leave granted.
2. Appeal is allowed in terms of signed order.
3. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand
disposed of.
(RAJNI MUKHI) (ANU BHALLA) ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS COURT MASTER (NSH)
(Signed order is placed on the file)
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