By order dated 25.03.2026, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court granted the petitioner interim protection from arrest in an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, arising out of FIR No. 132/2022 registered at P.S. Economic Offences Wing, Delhi under Sections 406/409/420/120B IPC.
The petition was moved before the High Court after the anticipatory bail application had been dismissed by the learned Sessions Court. On the very first date of hearing, the Court was persuaded to grant interim protection from coercive action, subject to the petitioner joining investigation.
It was submitted that the petitioner had merely entered into private financial dealings with his brother-in-law, Mr. xyz, a partner in M/s xyz, which is a Direct Selling Agent of Hero Fincorp Ltd., and that such transactions were independent of the funds allegedly misappropriated in the course of the firm’s business.
It was further highlighted that although the complaint dated back to December 2021 and the FIR was registered in September 2022, the petitioner’s name was introduced only in 2025, reflecting belated implication. It was also noted that the main accused is already on regular bail and other co-accused have been granted protection by the Court.
Considering the submissions, the Court directed that no coercive steps shall be taken against the petitioner, subject to joining investigation.