Deshraj v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court bail application order dated 04.03.2025 by Justice Vikas Mahajan. Petitioner: Deshraj (advs. Nishant Bishnoi, Srishti Prabhakar); Respondents: STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR. (Aman Usman, APP for State; Deep Chand, adv. for complainant). Subject matter: anticipatory bail, Section 482 BNSS, FIR No. 196/2024 PS Mukherjee Nagar, Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and subsequently 377/313 IPC, matrimonial discord, petitioner joined investigation, no-coercion interim direction of 03.02.2025, release on bail in event of arrest, personal bond Rs. 25,000/- with like surety, conditions to join investigation, no contact with complainant/witnesses, no evidence tampering; petition disposed; order dasti.
What did the court decide?
Protective bail arrangement in lieu of anticipatory bail: in the event of the petitioner's arrest, release on bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- and a surety bond of the like amount, subject to joining investigation as directed by the I.O., abstaining from direct or indirect contact with the complainant or witnesses, and refraining from tampering with evidence.