Recently, Delhi court refused to grant bail to Deepak Vats, who is accused of cheating a female judge from Haryana for more than ₹52 lakh. The case has attracted a lot of attention because it involves a working judicial officer and a relationship that started online but later became the subject of a criminal investigation.

According to the police, Deepak Vats and the judge first came into contact through an online dating app Tinder. Over time, the two became close and remained in touch. During this period, large amounts of money were allegedly transferred from the judge’s bank accounts to accounts connected with Vats. The prosecution claims that he took advantage of the trust developed during the relationship and persuaded her to transfer money to him.

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Vats has strongly denied these allegations. He says the relationship was real and that the money was given voluntarily. According to him, there was no fraud or cheating involved. He has also argued that the complaint was filed only after the relationship ended and disagreements arose between them.

As the case came before the court, one detail stood out. The complaint was not initially filed by the female judge herself. Instead, the FIR was registered in the name of Diksha Devi, a domestic worker employed by her. However, during the investigation, it was found that most of the money allegedly involved in the case had come from the judge’s own bank accounts. This raised questions about why the complaint was not filed by the person who had suffered the loss.

The court also looked at the progress of the investigation. Since the case is based on a relationship that developed online through an app, digital evidence has become an important part of the inquiry. Investigators are trying to examine messages, chats and other electronic records to understand what happened between the two individuals and how the money was transferred.

The police informed the court that they had taken the accused’s mobile phone. However, they were still unable to access all the information stored on it. As a result, many conversations and records that could help clarify the facts remain unavailable. The court noted that these communications may be important in understanding whether the transactions were voluntary or whether they were linked to the allegations made by the complainant.

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At the same time, the court was not fully satisfied with the investigation carried out so far. It observed that investigators should have collected important digital evidence, including records from messaging platforms and dating applications, at an earlier stage. Such evidence could help provide a clearer picture of the relationship and the events that followed.

The court stated that every criminal investigation must be carried out fairly and carefully, regardless of the identity or position of the people involved. The goal should always be to gather all the evidences and establish the truth.

After considering the allegations, the amount of money involved and the fact that the investigation is still ongoing, the court decided that this was not the right stage to grant bail. Deepak Vats will therefore remain in custody while the investigation continues.

As online dating becomes increasingly common, cases like this show how personal relationships can sometimes lead to serious legal issues. The outcome of the case will depend on the evidence collected by investigators and the findings that emerge during the trial.

Thank You, LegalRath Team