Anticipatory Bail Granted in Extortion Case Involving Fake Rape Allegation and Social Media Threats: Punjab and Haryana High Court

In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted anticipatory bail to Rafik @ Bheem in connection with an extortion case under Section 384 (extortion), Section 379-B (snatching), Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy), Section 147 (rioting), Section 149 (unlawful assembly), Section 365 (kidnapping), and Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The petition was heard by Justice Sandeep Moudgil on December 2, 2024. Factual Background of…