Santosh Kumar Das v. The State NCT of Delhi

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12.11.2025

¶1The present application has been filed seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in connection with FIR No. 0294/2024 under Section 304B/34 IPC registered at PS Badarpur, Delhi.

¶2Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the deceased was married to the petitioner's brother namely, Arjun. It was a love marriage. The deceased and brother of the petitioner had been residing separately.

¶3He submits that the petitioner is staying in Bihar had no role and interference in the matrimonial life of the deceased.

¶4He further contends that vide order dated 02.04.2025, the petitioner was granted interim protection by this Court, subject to him joining the investigation. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

¶5He submits that the petitioner had joined investigation as and when he was called by the concerned Investigating Officer.

¶6On enquiry posed by this Court to the learned APP, she on instructions from the Investigating Officer who is present in the Court, fairly submits that the petitioner had joined the investigation. She further apprise the Court that even the chargesheet has been filed in the present case without arresting the petitioner.

¶7Since the chargesheet has been filed, evidently the petitioner is no more required for the purpose of investigation.

¶8Accordingly, it is directed that in the event of petitioner being arrested, he may be released on bail, subject to his furnishing a Personal Bond in the sum of Rs. 20,000/- and one Surety Bond of the like amount to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/SHO/IO, further subject to the following conditions: a) Petitioner shall appear before the Court as and when the matter is taken up for hearing. b) Petitioner shall provide mobile number to the IO concerned which shall be kept in working condition at all times and he shall not change the mobile number without prior intimation to the Investigating Officer concerned. c) Petitioner shall not indulge in any criminal activity and shall not communicate with or come in contact with the witnesses.

¶9The bail application stands disposed of.

¶10It is clarified that the observations made herein above are only for the limited purpose of deciding the present bail application and the same shall The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. not be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case.

¶11Copy of the order be forwarded to the concerned Jail Superintendent for necessary compliance and information

¶12Order dasti under signatures of the Court Master.

¶13Order be uploaded on the website of this Court. VIKAS MAHAJAN, J NOVEMBER 12, 2025 sk The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + BAIL APPLN. 442/2025 SANTOSH KUMAR DAS .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Sahil Mann, Mr. Mayank Kaushik, Ms. Himani Sharma, Advocates. versus THE STATE NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Ms. Richa Dhawan, APP for State with Inspector Sushil Sanwaria, PS Badarpur. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN