Husband sought anticipatory bail in a cruelty and dowry case registered on his wife's complaint. He had joined investigation as directed and no custodial interrogation was sought. The court granted anticipatory bail subject to conditions including a personal bond, no contact with prosecution witnesses, and cooperation with investigation.
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SHUBHAM GARG
.....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Diwanshu Sahgal, Advocate.
versus
STATE GNCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: APP for the State with ASI Jitender Kumar, PS Bhajanpura, New Delhi. Mr. Amit Kumar and Mr. Prakhyat Sharma, Advocates for Complainant.
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA
O R D E R % 16.07.2024
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petitioner, Mr. Shubham Garg, has been rejected.
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and when called by the IO. No custodial interrogation is sought by the IO. Considering the totality of the circumstances, it is directed that in the event of his arrest, the applicant/petitioner shall be released forthwith, with the following conditions:-
a) The applicant/petitioner shall furnish a personal bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety of the like amount, to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer. b) The applicant/petitioner shall not contact, nor visit, nor offer any inducement, threat or promise to any of the prosecution witnesses or other persons acquainted with the facts of case. The petitioner shall not tamper with evidence nor otherwise indulge in any act or omission that is unlawful or that would prejudice the proceedings in the pending trial.
c) The applicant/petitioner shall join the investigations as and when directed by the IO.
d) The applicant/petitioner shall produce all the requisite information, documents in his power and possession, as and when directed by the Investigating Officer.
NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA, J
JULY 16, 2024/RS
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to the husband accused under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Shubham Garg
State GNCT of Delhi
Respondent No. 2 (Complainant/Wife)
Neena Bansal Krishna
As recorded by the court registry
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