Creators of Bulli Bai, Sulli Deals apps granted bail by Delhi court on humanitarian grounds
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Niraj Bishnoi and Omkareshwar Thakur, who allegedly created the controversial Bulli Bai and Sulli Deals apps, were granted bail by a Delhi court on Tuesday on humanitarian grounds.
A Delhi court granted bail to the main accused in both the Bulli Bai and Sulli Deals cases on Tuesday.
Omkareshwar Thakur and Niraj Bishnoi, who allegedly made the Sulli Deals and Bulli Bai apps respectively, were granted bail on humanitarian grounds.
However, strict conditions have been imposed on their bail. They are not allowed to leave the country and must appear before the court when called. Additionally, they have to keep their mobile phones and provide their contact details and location to the investigating officer.
They also cannot attempt to contact any victim or tamper with evidence.
The trial court granted bail on humanitarian grounds and said that the accused were first-time offenders. Continued incarceration would be detrimental to their overall well-being, the court said.
Further, the chargesheet has been filed and no shortcoming in the investigation has been observed, the court said.
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