Faheem v. State G.N.C.T of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail Appln. 2294/2025, Delhi High Court, decided 01.08.2025 by Sanjeev Narula, J. Regular bail allowed under S.483 r/w S.528 BNSS 2023 (S.439 CrPC analogue) in FIR 318/2024, PS Hauz Qazi (S.109(1) BNS r/w Ss.25, 27, 54, 59 Arms Act) — stabbing with button-operated knife; complainant Shohail non-opposition, cousin, misidentification at night, FIR from misunderstanding; CCTV unclear, no mini-trial at bail stage; custody 8 months 18 days; chargesheet filed; no antecedents; bond INR 25,000 + one surety with six conditions; State liberty to seek cancellation; cites Brijmani Devi (2022) 4 SCC 497, Mahipal @ Polia 2020 (2) SCC 118, Sanjay Chandra (2012) 1 SCC 40, Satender Kumar Antil (2022) 10 SCC 51.
What did the court decide?
Applicant directed to be released on regular bail on furnishing a personal bond of INR 25,000/- with one surety of the like amount, subject to satisfaction of the Trial Court/Duty MM, and to conditions: (a) cooperation in further investigation as directed by the IO; (b) no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts, and no tampering with evidence; (c) no leaving the country without Trial Court permission; (d) appearance before the Trial Court as and when directed; (e) provision of post-release address, with no change of address without informing the IO/SHO; (f) giving his mobile number to the IO/SHO upon release and keeping the phone switched on at all times. In the event of any FIR/DD entry/complaint against the Applicant, the State may seek cancellation of bail.