Ankit v. The State (Nct of Delhi)

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13.11.2024

¶1This is a bail application filed under Section 482 of the of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 ("BNSS") read with Section 528 of the BNSS for grant of anticipatory bail in FIR 434/2024 dated 28.07.2024 registered at PS Jahangirpuri under Sections 137(2) of BNS.

¶2The FIR was lodged by the father of the victim wherein it was alleged that his daughter has been kidnapped. She was traced on 31.07.2024 and thereafter she was medically examined by the Doctor. Before the doctor, the victim stated that she had voluntarily gone with her 3 female friends and not with the applicant.

¶3During the statement recorded under section 183 of BNSS, the victim alleged that there were physical relationships between the applicant and the victim. In addition, she stated that she loved the applicant. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

¶4In her another statement recorded under section 183 of BNSS, the victim stated that the earlier statement was given under pressure.

¶5In MLC, no external injuries were found and the internal medical examination was refused by the victim.

¶6This Court vide Order dated 03.10.2024 granted interim protection to the applicant.

¶7I am informed that the applicant has joined the investigation and the investigation is almost complete. I am of the view that there is no requirement for custodial interrogation of the applicant.

¶8Keeping in view the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is directed that in the event of arrest, the applicant be released on bail subject to his furnishing a personal bond in the sum of ₹25,000/-with one surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer/SHO of the concerned Police Station and also subject to the following further conditions:-

(i) At the time of furnishing bail bond, the applicant shall provide the mobile number, which he undertakes to keep operational at all times during the pendency of the trial.

(ii) The applicant shall join the investigation as and when asked.

(iii) The applicant shall inform the concerned Investigating Officer about his current residential address.

(iv) In case of change of residential addresses/contact details, the applicant shall promptly inform the same to the concerned Investigating Officer/SHO.

(v) The applicant shall not directly or indirectly try to get in touch with the complainant/victim or any other prosecution The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. witnesses or tamper with the evidence.

(vi) The applicant shall regularly appear before the trial Court.

¶9The status report handed over in Court today is taken on record.

¶10The application/petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms. JASMEET SINGH, J NOVEMBER 13, 2024 / (MS) Click here to check corrigendum, if any 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. 3546/2024 ANKIT .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Rakhi Dubey, Mr. SK Dubey, Advs. versus THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) .....Respondent Through: Ms. Priyanka Dalal, APP SI Priyanka, PS Jahangir Puri CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH