Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail in Liquor Scam, Denies Bail in Cyber Fraud Case

The Chhattisgarh High Court recently issued contrasting bail decisions in two economic offence cases. It granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary linked to a Rs 2,883 crore liquor scam, citing parity with other accused and stringent bail conditions. Conversely, the court denied bail to three individuals accused in a Rs 64 lakh interstate cyber fraud involving mule accounts, emphasizing the serious economic impact and societal repercussions of such offences. Both rulings highlight the court's differentiated approach based on case specifics and risks.