Kamaluddin v. State NCT of Delhi

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25.08.2026

¶1This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

¶2The present application has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the 'BNSS'), seeking anticipatory bail in FIR No. 202/2026, registered at Police Station Mehrauli, Delhi, under Sections 110, 115(2), 126(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the 'BNS').

¶3Learned counsel for the Applicant submits that the Applicant was not present at the spot, he is the uncle of the co-accused persons and, therefore, his name has been implicated in the present case. He further submits that the registration number of the Scorpio car which was used in the incident is clearly mentioned in the FIR and even prior to the present FIR, the accused persons had lodged a complaint against the complainant.

¶4Learned APP for the State submits that broken number plates made of cardboard and foam were recovered from the Scorpio vehicle and that, as per The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. the prosecution, fake number plates had been affixed to the vehicle at the time of the incident. He further submits that the name of the present Applicant is specifically mentioned by the complainant in his complaint.

¶5I have heard learned counsel for the Applicant and learned APP for the State.

¶6It is clear that the Scorpio car which was used in the incident did not have a fake number plate affixed to it and it was only inside the car that another number plate, which was stated to be fake, was recovered by the IO. The chargesheet is yet to be filed. The injured was discharged from the hospital on the same day.

¶7It is also admitted by the IO that a complaint had been lodged by the accused persons against the present complainant. The FIR was registered after a delay of one day.

¶8Accordingly, in the event of arrest, the Applicant shall be released on anticipatory bail on furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the concerned SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the following conditions:

i) The Applicant shall join the investigation as and when directed by the Investigating Officer and shall cooperate with the investigation.

ii) The Applicant shall furnish his mobile number to the Investigating Officer and shall keep the same operational at all times.

iii) The Applicant shall not directly or indirectly make any attempt to contact, threaten or influence the complainant/prosecution witnesses or tamper with the evidence in any manner.

iv) The Applicant shall not leave the country without prior permission of this Court. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

v) In case of change of residential address or contact details, the Applicant shall promptly intimate the same to the concerned Investigating Officer/SHO.

¶9The present petition, along with pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of in the above terms.

¶10Needless to state, nothing stated hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case, and the observations made herein are confined to the consideration of the present bail application.

¶11The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J AUGUST 25, 2026/prg/m 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 # CNR No. DLHC010260852026 + BAIL APPLN. 2232/2026 & CRL.M.A. 21236/2026 KAMALUDDIN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Anil Kumar Basoya, Mr. Akshat Bisht, Mr. Bijender Rathi, Advs. versus STATE NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Hemant Mehla, Adv. CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN