Saaransh Chotwani v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

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19.08.2026

¶1The applicant by way of the instant application seeks for anticipatory bail in connection with Summons dated 22.12.2025 & 31.12.2025 issued by the respondent.

¶2Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. She further submits that there is no cogent material to connect the applicant with the alleged offence and that the applicant is willing to cooperate with the investigation. It is further submitted that the applicant has no intention to This is a digitally signed order. evade the process of law and undertakes to abide by any condition that may be imposed by this Court.

¶3Learned counsel appearing for the respondent, on instructions, submits that though there are serious allegations against the applicant, and without conceding to the explanation and defence raised by him, the investigation has already been carried out and a show-cause notice has been issued. It is submitted that further recourse shall be taken in accordance with law. However, as of now, the Investigating Agency does not insist upon the custodial interrogation of the applicant.

¶4In view of the aforesaid, no apprehension of arrest of the applicant survives at this stage. The aforesaid statement made by learned counsel for the respondent is taken on record.

¶5In view thereof, the application, along with the other pending application(s), stands disposed of.

¶6All rights and contentions of the parties are left open.

PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J AUGUST 19, 2026 aks This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010027942026 + BAIL APPLN. 396/2026 and CRL.M.A. 3015/2026 SAARANSH CHOTWANI .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Beenashaw N. Soni, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Rishabh Saxena, Mr. Harsh Ahuja, Ms. Katyani Malhotra, Advocates. versus DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE .....Respondent Through: Mr. Anurag Ojha, SSC with Mr. Dipak Raj, Mr. Aryaman Singh Chouhan, Mr. Aditya Chaudhary and Ms. Garima Kumar, Advocates. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV