The High Court of Delhi dismissed a petition challenging an order admitting accused persons to bail in a theft case involving petroleum pipeline damage, finding no reason to interfere after six months of custody.
The petition challenging the bail order dated 05.04.2024 was dismissed, upholding the release of the accused on bail.
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SANTOSH KUMAR BEHERA .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Shashank Singh, Mr. Vikram Pratap Singh, Ms. Kranti Pratap Singh & Ms. Ishita Bedi, Advs.
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STATE ( NCT OF DELHI) & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Ajay Vikram Singh, APP for the State. SI Mamta, PS Dwarka Sec. 23 with SI Arvind Special Staff, Nort District. Ms. Astha (DHCLSC) for R-2. Mr. Shan Mohmmad S. Iram Saifi, Adv. for R-3, 5 & 5. Adv. M U. Haider, Mr. T. Khan & Mr. Naveen, Advs. for Nitin Kumar.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT MAHAJAN
O R D E R % 23.10.2024
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AMIT MAHAJAN, J
OCTOBER 23, 2024 “SK”
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court should interfere with the Trial Court's order admitting accused persons to bail after six months of custody in a theft case involving property.
Whether the length of custody and the quantum of involvement constitute sufficient grounds to challenge the bail order.
Santosh Kumar Behera
State (NCT of Delhi)
Nitin Kumar
Amit Mahajan
As recorded by the court registry
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