Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Delhi Court Denies Bail to Man in Fake Murder Confession Case
A man named Michael Ashish Mukherjee was accused of sending fake emails to US agencies, pretending to be his brother-in-law and falsely confessing to a murder.
The Delhi court denied his request for anticipatory bail, saying the case involves serious cyber crime and needs further investigation.
The emails allegedly contained personal details of his brother-in-law, leading US authorities to visit his residence in New York.
The prosecution claims the acts were part of a matrimonial dispute, while the defense likely argues otherwise.
The court noted that Mukherjee had evaded investigation and concealed his contempt of court case, which disentitled him to discretionary relief.
Michael Ashish Mukherjee accused of impersonating his brother-in-law and sending fake emails to US agencies.
Emails falsely confessed to the assassination of American political activist Charlie Kirk.
Delhi court denied anticipatory bail, citing serious cyber crime and need for custodial interrogation.
Prosecution claims acts were part of a matrimonial dispute and Mukherjee evaded investigation.
Court noted Mukherjee's concealment of his contempt of court case and failure to join the investigation.
- Who
- Michael Ashish Mukherjee
- What
- Impersonation and fake murder confession to US agencies
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Allegedly due to a matrimonial dispute
Prosecution
Defense
Nature of the Crime
Prosecution
The prosecution argues that the case involves a highly sophisticated cyber crime with international ramifications, requiring custodial interrogation for the recovery of digital evidence.
Defense
The defense likely argues that the case is primarily a matrimonial dispute and that custodial interrogation is not necessary.
Evidence and Investigation
Prosecution
The prosecution claims that Mukherjee has evaded investigation and that his custodial interrogation is necessary to recover electronic devices used in the alleged offence.
Defense
The defense likely argues that Mukherjee has not evaded investigation and that custodial interrogation is not warranted.
Bail Eligibility
Prosecution
The prosecution argues that Mukherjee's concealment of his contempt of court case and his failure to join the investigation disentitle him to discretionary relief.
Defense
The defense likely argues that Mukherjee is eligible for bail and that the allegations do not warrant the denial of anticipatory bail.
- Accused
- Michael Ashish Mukherjee
- Alleged Victim
- Prateek Paul
- Alleged Crime
- Impersonation and fake murder confession to US agencies
- Date of Court Order
- July 22
- US Agencies Involved
- FBI, US Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security
- Legal Provisions
- BNS provisions and the Information Technology Act
- Judge
- Additional Sessions Judge Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi