Delhi High Court Stays Coercive Action Against Accused In ₹24-Lakh Visa Fraud Case Challenging Cancellation Of Anticipatory Bail

The Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 16) restrained any coercive action against a man accused in a ₹24-lakh visa fraud case, who has challenged the cancellation of his anticipatory bail by sessions court.

Justice Manoj Jain meanwhile issued notice to the State and sought its response in the matter.

Petitioner Aneel Kapoor approached the High Court assailing the July 13 order of the Tis Hazari Court cancelling the anticipatory bail granted to him in connection with an FIR registered under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) IPC.

The FIR stems from allegations that Kapoor cheated the complainant in the guise of facilitating immigration and visa services to the United Kingdom.

Before the High Court, counsel for Kapoor argued that the sessions court had cancelled his anticipatory bail without properly appreciating the facts of the case. It was contended that the medical documents furnished by the Petitioner to explain his inability to join the investigation were genuine and that there was no justification for revoking the protection granted to him.

Accepting notice on behalf of the State, Additional Public Prosecutor sought time to file a reply. The Court granted the request and listed the matter for hearing on August 18.

Till the next date of hearing, the Court directed that no coercive action be taken against Kapoor.

According to the petition, the complainant had alleged that Kapoor, who ran visa facilitation and immigration-related businesses, induced her to part with ₹24.76 lakh over several years on the promise of securing study and work visas in the United Kingdom for her daughter.

Kapoor was granted anticipatory bail by the sessions court on May 21, subject to the condition that he would join the investigation as and when required by the investigating officer.

Subsequently, the prosecution sought cancellation of bail, alleging that Kapoor had failed to join the investigation despite being served with a notice under Section 35(3) BNS and had submitted forged medical documents to justify his absence.

Allowing the State's plea, the sessions court held that Kapoor had violated the conditions of anticipatory bail by failing to cooperate with the investigation. It also observed that custodial interrogation was required in relation to the alleged fabrication of medical records.

Appearance: Mr. Ujwal Ghai, Advocate for Petitioner; Ms. Priyanka Dalal, APP.

Case Title: Aneel Kapoor v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Case no.: CRL.M.C. 4929/2026

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