Tanmay Bhattacharjee v. State NCT of Delhi

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01.09.2026

¶1This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. CRL.M.A. 26864/2026

¶2Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. Application is disposed of. BAIL APPLN. 3616/2026

¶3This is a bail application under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as 'BNSS') seeking grant of anticipatory bail to the Petitioner in FIR No. 531/2024 under Sections 498A/406/34 Indian Penal Code, 1862 (hereinafter referred to as 'IPC'), P.S. Dwarka, New Delhi.

¶4Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegations against the petitioner are under Sections 498A/406/34 of the IPC and that the petitioner is the husband of the complainant.

¶5Per contra, learned APP for the State submits that although the This is a digitally signed order. petitioner has joined the investigation, he has not done so regularly and has also failed to furnish his original ID(s) and address proof.

¶6Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

¶7Having regard to the nature of the allegations, the fact that the FIR came to be registered about two years ago, the petitioner having joined the investigation, and the submissions advanced by learned counsel for the parties, this Court is of the view that the petitioner is entitled to the protection of anticipatory bail.

¶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 remain available on mobile numbers; shared by him with the Police.

ii) The Applicant shall not directly or indirectly make an attempt to influence the witnesses or tamper with the evidence in any manner.

iii) In case of change of residential address/contact details, the applicant shall promptly inform the concerned I.O/SHO.

iv) The applicant shall join the investigation as and when required by the Investigating Officer (I.O.)

¶9The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J SEPTEMBER 1, 2026/prg/RM This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010408982026 + BAIL APPLN. 3616/2026 TANMAY BHATTACHARJEE .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Manirajan M.R., Ms. Priti Rani Pandit, Mr. Nivedan. P., Advs. versus STATE NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Hemant Mehla, APP SI Mahesh Yadav, SI Shrikishan CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN