Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail to Cybercrime Accused, Bars Use of Telegram & WhatsApp

The Rajasthan High Court granted bail to a 19-year-old accused in a cybercrime case, imposing strict conditions including a ban on using social media apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp during trial.

Justice Sameer Jain noted the accused’s young age and that the chargesheet had been filed. The Court directed him to disclose all bank account details, operate only one Aadhaar-linked account and SIM card, cooperate with the police, and mark monthly attendance.

The accused faced charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, and the Rajasthan Public Gambling Ordinance, 1949. Bail was granted subject to strict compliance with these terms.

[Manraj v State of Rajasthan]